DECAL is a valid Scrabble word — 8 points
Yes. DECAL is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept DECAL?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 33 / 100
Our own measure of how useful DECAL is to know. It scores 8 from 5 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 6.2% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for DECAL
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
decalsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How DECAL scores
Face value of the 5 tiles in DECAL, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| d | 1 | 4 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| c | 1 | 2 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| l | 1 | 4 |
Drawing exactly these 5 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 21,785.
What stands out about DECAL
- The same 5 tiles also spell 2 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does DECAL mean in Scrabble?
noun
A picture, design, or lettering printed on special paper or plastic so it can be transferred onto another surface, such as glass, metal, or a wall.
A decal is applied by pressing or soaking it against a surface so that the printed image separates from its backing and sticks in place, a technique widely used for car logos, model kits, and childrens stickers. Manufacturers rely on decals to add branding or instructions to products cheaply, without printing directly onto the item itself. Some decals are meant to be permanent, while others, like temporary tattoos, are designed to peel away easily.
How DECAL is used
Common in everyday speech for stickers and transfers applied to vehicles, toys, and household items.
- He stuck a racing decal on the side of his car.
- The model kit came with a sheet of tiny decals.
- She peeled the decal carefully and pressed it onto the window.
- A faded decal still marked the old delivery truck.
- Kids traded decal stickers featuring their favorite characters.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of DECAL and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of DECAL
The 5 tiles of DECAL in a different order — 2 found.
Words starting with DECAL
Showing 24 of 27 words that begin with DECAL.
Shorter words from the letters in DECAL
Common questions about DECAL
- Is DECAL valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts DECAL, where it scores 10 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is DECAL worth?
- DECAL is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words with Friends.
- What does DECAL mean?
- A picture, design, or lettering printed on special paper or plastic so it can be transferred onto another surface, such as glass, metal, or a wall.
- What letters can be added to DECAL?
- DECAL takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 5 letters of DECAL:
Open DECAL in the Word Finder