How many points is OWL worth in Scrabble?

OWL is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OWL?

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

Can you add a letter to OWL?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BOWL, COWL, FOWL, HOWL, JOWL, YOWL, OWLY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

OWL

6 pts

OWL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. OWL means "a bird of genus Tyto".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a bird of genus Tyto

In a sentence: "The owl is noted."

Share OWL

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

Word forms

OWLS7 pts

Front hooks

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

Back hooks

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

OWLY10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 6

OWL Scrabble FAQ

Is OWL a Scrabble word?: OWL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does OWL mean?: a bird of genus Tyto
How do you use OWL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The owl is noted."
How many points is OWL worth in Scrabble?: OWL is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OWL?: OWL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to OWL?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BOWL, COWL, FOWL, HOWL, JOWL, YOWL, OWLY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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