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Is SOIL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SOIL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 4 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SOIL mean?

  1. noun

    the state of being covered with unclean things

  2. noun

    the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

  3. noun

    material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)

    “the land had never been plowed”

  4. verb

    make soiled, filthy, or dirty

    “don't soil your clothes when you play outside!”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

4

Scrabble

5

Words With Friends

4

Letters

S (1) + O (1) + I (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 SOIL

Single letters that turn SOIL 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 SOIL

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SOIL

The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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