GOAL
/ɡɒʊl/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of GOAL
A result that one is attempting to achieve.
"My lifelong goal is to get into a Hollywood movie."
In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object.
The act of placing the object into the goal.
To score a goal.
Examples of GOAL in a Sentence
- "My lifelong goal is to get into a Hollywood movie."
Word Details
Is GOAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GOAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like GOAL are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for GOAL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | o | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GOAL
12 words from the letters in GOAL
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GOAL in Word Games
GOAL is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: GOAL 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 GOAL to find 12 additional valid words.