MARL
/mɑːl/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of MARL
A mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime, clay, and possibly sand, in very variable proportions, and accordingly designated as calcareous, clayey, or sandy.
To cover with the earthy substance called marl.
To cover, as part of a rope, with marline, marking a peculiar hitch at each turn to prevent unwinding.
Word Details
Is MARL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MARL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like MARL are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for MARL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | r | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MARL
12 words from the letters in MARL
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use MARL in Word Games
MARL is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: MARL 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 MARL to find 12 additional valid words.