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EVIL

4 letters · 2 syllables

E 1/1
V 4/5
I 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of EVIL

EVIL is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is EVIL a Scrabble Word?

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

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

Tip: Short words like EVIL are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for EVIL

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

Letter evil Total
Scrabble 1411 7
WWF 1512 9

Anagrams of EVIL

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in EVIL

10 words from the letters in EVIL

How to Use EVIL in Word Games

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

Short word advantage: EVIL is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EVIL to find 10 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About EVIL

What does EVIL mean?
EVIL is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is EVIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EVIL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EVIL worth in Scrabble?
EVIL is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from EVIL?
You can make 10 words from the letters in EVIL. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of EVIL?
The anagrams of EVIL (words using the exact same letters) are: LIVE, VEIL, VILE, VLEI. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.