TOOL
/tuːl/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of TOOL
A mechanical device intended to make a task easier.
"Hand me that tool, would you? I don't have the right tools to start fiddling around with the engine."
Equipment used in a profession, e.g., tools of the trade.
"These are the tools of the trade."
Something to perform an operation; an instrument; a means.
To work on or shape with tools, e.g., hand-tooled leather.
To equip with tools.
To work very hard.
Examples of TOOL in a Sentence
- "Hand me that tool, would you? I don't have the right tools to start fiddling around with the engine."
- "These are the tools of the trade."
Word Details
Is TOOL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TOOL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like TOOL are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for TOOL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | o | o | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TOOL
10 words from the letters in TOOL
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use TOOL in Word Games
TOOL is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: TOOL 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 TOOL to find 10 additional valid words.