Is VITRIOL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, VITRIOL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does VITRIOL mean?
- noun
(H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry
- noun
abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
- verb
expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol
- verb
subject to bitter verbal abuse
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
7
Letters
V (4) + I (1) + T (1) + R (1) + I (1) + O (1) + L (1) = 10 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 VITRIOL
Single letters that turn VITRIOL 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
Words you can make from VITRIOL
The 33 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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