Definition of POIL
POIL is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.
Word Details
Is POIL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, POIL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like POIL are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for POIL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | o | i | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in POIL
14 words from the letters in POIL
How to Use POIL in Word Games
POIL is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: POIL 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 POIL to find 14 additional valid words.