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COALS

/kɔʊlz/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

C 3/4
O 1/1
A 1/1
L 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of COALS

noun

A black rock formed from prehistoric plant remains, composed largely of carbon and burned as a fuel.

"Put some coal on the fire."

noun

A piece of coal used for burning (this use is less common in American English)

"Put some coals on the fire."

noun

A type of coal, such as bituminous, anthracite, or lignite, and grades and varieties thereof.

verb

To take on a supply of coal (usually of steam ships).

verb

To supply with coal.

"to coal a steamer"

verb

To be converted to charcoal.

Examples of COALS in a Sentence

  • "Put some coal on the fire."
  • "Put some coals on the fire."
  • "to coal a steamer"

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is COALS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, COALS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: COALS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for COALS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter coals Total
Scrabble 31111 7
WWF 41121 9

Anagrams of COALS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use COALS in Word Games

COALS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, COALS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COALS to find 32 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About COALS

What does COALS mean?
COALS is a noun. A black rock formed from prehistoric plant remains, composed largely of carbon and burned as a fuel.
Is COALS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COALS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is COALS worth in Scrabble?
COALS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from COALS?
You can make 32 words from the letters in COALS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of COALS?
The anagrams of COALS (words using the exact same letters) are: CALOS, COLAS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.