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LAUREL

/ˈlɒɹ.əl/

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

L 1/2
A 1/1
U 1/2
R 1/1
E 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of LAUREL

noun

Laurus nobilis, an evergreen shrub having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils.

noun

A crown of laurel.

noun

(chiefly in the plural) Honor, distinction, fame.

"to win laurels; to crown with laurels"

verb

To decorate with laurel, especially with a laurel wreath.

verb

To enwreathe.

verb

To award top honours to.

Examples of LAUREL in a Sentence

  • "to win laurels; to crown with laurels"

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
9
points

Is LAUREL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: LAUREL uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for LAUREL

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

Letter laurel Total
Scrabble 111111 6
WWF 212112 9

Anagrams of LAUREL

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

How to Use LAUREL in Word Games

LAUREL is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, LAUREL 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 LAUREL to find 40 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LAUREL

What does LAUREL mean?
LAUREL is a noun. Laurus nobilis, an evergreen shrub having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils.
Is LAUREL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LAUREL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LAUREL worth in Scrabble?
LAUREL is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from LAUREL?
You can make 40 words from the letters in LAUREL. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of LAUREL?
The anagrams of LAUREL (words using the exact same letters) are: ALLURE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.