TOOLS
/tuːlz/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of TOOLS
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 TOOLS 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 TOOLS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TOOLS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TOOLS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TOOLS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | o | o | l | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Anagrams of TOOLS
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TOOLS
32 words from the letters in TOOLS
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use TOOLS in Word Games
TOOLS 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, TOOLS 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 TOOLS to find 32 additional valid words.