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POIL

4 letters · 1 syllable

P 3/4
O 1/1
I 1/1
L 1/2

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

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
8
points

Is POIL a Scrabble Word?

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

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

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 poil Total
Scrabble 3111 6
WWF 4112 8

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About POIL

What does POIL mean?
POIL is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS).
Is POIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, POIL is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is POIL worth in Scrabble?
POIL is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from POIL?
You can make 14 words from the letters in POIL. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.