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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BOWL, COWL, DOWL, FOWL, GOWL, HOWL, JOWL, NOWL, SOWL, YOWL, OWLS, OWLY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

OWL

6 pts

OWL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. OWL means "night bird of prey".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

night bird of prey

Share OWL

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

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 CSW24 (International).

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 CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BOWL, COWL, DOWL, FOWL, GOWL, HOWL, JOWL, NOWL, SOWL, YOWL, OWLS, OWLY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.