Is ORAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ORAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 4 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ORAL mean?
- adjective
using speech rather than writing
“an oral tradition”
- noun
an examination conducted by spoken communication
- adjective
of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth
“oral hygiene”
- adjective
of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located
“the oral cavity”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
4
Scrabble
5
Words With Friends
4
Letters
O (1) + R (1) + A (1) + L (1) = 4 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 ORAL
Single letters that turn ORAL into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from ORAL
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