MONOFIL is a valid Scrabble word — 12 points
Yes. MONOFIL is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept MONOFIL?
| Official Scrabble Players Dictionary USA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word List USA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble Words English in most countries | Valid |
| Words with Friends Zynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 52 / 100
Our own measure of how useful MONOFIL is to know. It scores 12 from 7 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 5.6% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for MONOFIL
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
monofilsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How MONOFIL scores
Face value of the 7 tiles in MONOFIL, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| m | 1 | 2 |
| o | 2 | 8 |
| n | 1 | 6 |
| f | 1 | 2 |
| i | 1 | 9 |
| l | 1 | 4 |
Drawing exactly these 7 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 661,688.
What does MONOFIL mean in Scrabble?
noun
A single strand of synthetic fibre, such as nylon, used as thread or fishing line.
Because a monofil is one smooth strand rather than twisted fibres, it is nearly transparent and does not soak up water. Anglers and sewers choose it when they need strength without visible thread.
How MONOFIL is used
Monofil is a shortened form of monofilament, common in fishing and textile trades.
- He tied the hook to a length of clear monofil.
- The net was woven from fine monofil that the fish could barely see.
- A strand of monofil held the lightweight sign in place.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of MONOFIL and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with MONOFIL
3 longer words begin with MONOFIL.
Shorter words from the letters in MONOFIL
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Common questions about MONOFIL
- Is MONOFIL valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts MONOFIL, where it scores 15 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is MONOFIL worth?
- MONOFIL is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words with Friends.
- What does MONOFIL mean?
- A single strand of synthetic fibre, such as nylon, used as thread or fishing line.
- What letters can be added to MONOFIL?
- MONOFIL takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 7 letters of MONOFIL:
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