STEAL
/stiːl/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of STEAL
The act of stealing.
A piece of merchandise available at a very attractive price.
"At this price, this car is a steal."
A situation in which a defensive player actively takes possession of the ball or puck from the opponent's team.
To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.
"Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."
(of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement.
"They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer."
To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully.
"He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street."
Examples of STEAL in a Sentence
- "At this price, this car is a steal."
- "Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."
- "They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer."
- "He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street."
Word Details
Is STEAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STEAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STEAL uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STEAL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | e | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Anagrams of STEAL
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STEAL
81 words from the letters in STEAL
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use STEAL in Word Games
STEAL is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, STEAL 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 STEAL to find 81 additional valid words.