Is FACILE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FACILE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FACILE mean?
- adjective
superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject
“too facile a solution for so complex a problem”
- adjective
performing adroitly and without effort
“a facile hand”
- adjective
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
“able to dazzle with his facile tongue”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 11
- Words With Friends
- 13
- Letters
- 6
F (4) + A (1) + C (3) + I (1) + L (1) + E (1) = 11 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for FACILE
FACILE has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of FACILE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from FACILE
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