How many points is OIL worth in Scrabble?

OIL is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OIL?

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

Can you add a letter to OIL?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BOIL, COIL, FOIL, MOIL, NOIL, ROIL, SOIL, TOIL, OILS, OILY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

OIL

3 pts

OIL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points. OIL means "to supply with a greasy liquid".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to supply with a greasy liquid

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Check the Scrabble meaning of OIL. It scores 3 points.

Front hooks

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

Back hooks

Add one letter after OIL. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in OIL, without blank tiles.

Word forms

Related words

OILER5 pts

Letter Values

= 3

OIL Scrabble FAQ

Is OIL a Scrabble word?: OIL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points.
How many points is OIL worth in Scrabble?: OIL is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OIL?: OIL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to OIL?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BOIL, COIL, FOIL, MOIL, NOIL, ROIL, SOIL, TOIL, OILS, OILY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.