Is OILY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OILY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does OILY mean?
- adjective
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
“greasy hamburgers”
- adjective
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
“buttery praise”
- adjective
coated or covered with oil
“oily puddles in the streets”
- adjective
smeared or soiled with grease or oil
“greasy coveralls”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
4
Letters
O (1) + I (1) + L (1) + Y (4) = 7 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 OILY
Single letters that turn OILY into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from OILY
The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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