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Is PATROL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PATROL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PATROL mean?

  1. noun

    a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

  2. verb

    maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol

  3. noun

    the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes

  4. noun

    a group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

6

Letters

P (3) + A (1) + T (1) + R (1) + O (1) + L (1) = 8 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 PATROL

Single letters that turn PATROL 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

Anagrams of PATROL

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from PATROL

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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