Is SOILS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SOILS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SOILS mean?
Soils is a form of SOIL.
- noun
the state of being covered with unclean things
- noun
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
- 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”
- verb
make soiled, filthy, or dirty
“don't soil your clothes when you play outside!”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
5
Letters
S (1) + O (1) + I (1) + L (1) + S (1) = 5 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 SOILS
SOILS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of SOILS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SOILS
The 19 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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