Boil
Yes, boil is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
What does boil mean?
noun
- a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus
- the temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level
they brought the water to a boil
verb
- come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius
- immerse or be immersed in a boiling liquid, often for cooking purposes
boil potatoes
- bring to, or maintain at, the boiling point
boil this liquid until it evaporates
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for boil
Word facts
| Letters | 4 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 2 |
| Scrabble points | 6 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of boil
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BOIL.
Words you can make from boil
Frequently asked questions
Is boil a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Boil is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is boil worth in Scrabble?
Boil is worth 6 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does boil mean?
Boil means: a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus.