How many points is AWL worth in Scrabble?

AWL is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AWL?

AWL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BAWL, PAWL, WAWL, YAWL. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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6 pts

AWL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. AWL means "a pointed tool for making small holes".

/ɑl/

A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is differently shaped and pointed for different uses, as in the brad awl, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl, etc.
Any of various hesperiid butterflies.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a pointed tool for making small holes

In a sentence: "The awl is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of AWL. It scores 6 points.

Add one letter before AWL. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

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Is AWL a Scrabble word?: AWL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does AWL mean?: a pointed tool for making small holes
How do you use AWL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The awl is noted."
How many points is AWL worth in Scrabble?: AWL is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AWL?: AWL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to AWL?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BAWL, PAWL, WAWL, YAWL. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.