TOOL is a valid Scrabble word — 4 points
Yes. TOOL is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 4 points in Scrabble and 5 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept TOOL?
| 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: 31 / 100
Our own measure of how useful TOOL is to know. It scores 4 from 4 tiles, takes 2 hooks, and its letters make up 6.5% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for TOOL
Checked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How TOOL scores
Face value of the 4 tiles in TOOL, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| t | 1 | 6 |
| o | 2 | 8 |
| l | 1 | 4 |
Drawing exactly these 4 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 5,835.
What stands out about TOOL
- The same 4 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 TOOL mean in Scrabble?
noun
A device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular practical task.
A tool is anything made or used to help perform work more easily, from a simple hammer or screwdriver to any object designed for a specific job. The word has also extended to cover computer programs that serve a particular function.
How TOOL is used
Extremely common in everyday, technical, and figurative use, including software contexts.
- He kept every tool neatly hung on the wall.
- A screwdriver is a simple but essential tool.
- The mechanic reached for the right tool for the job.
- This software is a useful tool for tracking expenses.
- She packed a small tool for tightening loose screws.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of TOOL and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of TOOL
The 4 tiles of TOOL in a different order — 2 found.
Words starting with TOOL
Showing 24 of 45 words that begin with TOOL.
Words ending in TOOL
11 words end in TOOL. Useful as a back hook: play TOOL onto a word already on the board.
Words with TOOL inside
22 words contain TOOL in the middle. Words that start with TOOL are listed separately above, so nothing is repeated.
Shorter words from the letters in TOOL
Common questions about TOOL
- Is TOOL valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts TOOL, where it scores 5 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is TOOL worth?
- TOOL is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words with Friends.
- What does TOOL mean?
- A device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular practical task.
- What letters can be added to TOOL?
- TOOL takes 2 hooks: 1 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 4 letters of TOOL:
Open TOOL in the Word Finder