Is OILBIRD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OILBIRD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does OILBIRD mean?
- noun
nocturnal fruit-eating bird of South America that has fatty young yielding an oil that is used instead of butter
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
7
Letters
O (1) + I (1) + L (1) + B (3) + I (1) + R (1) + D (2) = 10 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 OILBIRD
Single letters that turn OILBIRD into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
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