FOIL
/fɔɪl/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of FOIL
A very thin sheet of metal.
Thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food.
"wrap the sandwich up in foil"
A thin layer of metal put between a jewel and its setting to make it seem more brilliant.
To cover or wrap with foil.
Failure when on the point of attainment; defeat; frustration; miscarriage.
One of the incorrect answers presented in a multiple-choice test.
To prevent (something) from being accomplished.
"I was foiled by my superior"
To prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
"They foiled my plans."
Synonyms of FOIL
Words with similar meaning
Examples of FOIL in a Sentence
- "wrap the sandwich up in foil"
- "I was foiled by my superior"
- "They foiled my plans."
- "to foil the scent in hunting"
Word Details
Is FOIL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FOIL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like FOIL are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for FOIL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | o | i | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FOIL
10 words from the letters in FOIL
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use FOIL in Word Games
FOIL is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: FOIL 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 FOIL to find 10 additional valid words.