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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

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
10
Letters
6

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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