How many points is SOIL worth in Scrabble?

SOIL is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SOIL?

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

Can you add a letter to SOIL?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SOILS, SOILY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SOIL

4 pts

SOIL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 4 points. SOIL means "top layer of earth".

Meaning & examples

/sɔɪl/

Pronunciation: /sɔɪl/

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noun

A mixture of mineral particles and organic material, used to support plant growth.
The unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the earth that serves as a natural medium for the growth of land plants.
The unconsolidated mineral or organic matter on the surface of the earth that has been subjected to and shows effects of genetic and environmental factors of: climate (including water and temperature effects), and macro- and microorganisms, conditioned by relief, acting on parent material over a period of time. A product-soil differs from the material from which it is derived in many physical, chemical, biological, and morphological properties and characteristics.

Synonyms: dirt, earth

noun

Faeces or urine etc. when found on clothes.
A bag containing soiled items.

Synonyms: dirt

verb

To make dirty.
To become dirty or soiled.
Example: Light colours soil sooner than dark ones.
To stain or mar, as with infamy or disgrace; to tarnish; to sully.

Synonyms: besmirch, dirty, smirch

noun

A wet or marshy place in which a boar or other such game seeks refuge when hunted.

verb

To feed, as cattle or horses, in the barn or an enclosure, with fresh grass or green food cut for them, instead of sending them out to pasture; hence (such food having the effect of purging them), to purge by feeding on green food.
Example: to soil a horse

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

top layer of earth

In a sentence: "The soil is noted."

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Letter Values

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SOIL Scrabble FAQ

Is SOIL a Scrabble word?: SOIL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 4 points.
What does SOIL mean?: top layer of earth
How do you use SOIL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The soil is noted."
How many points is SOIL worth in Scrabble?: SOIL is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SOIL?: SOIL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SOIL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SOILS, SOILY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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