Foil
Yes, foil is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
What does foil mean?
noun
- a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal
the photographic film was wrapped in foil
- anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities
pretty girls like plain friends as foils
- a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through
the fins of a fish act as hydrofoils
verb
- enhance by contrast
In this picture, the figures are foiled against the background
- hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
- cover or back with foil
foil mirrors
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for foil
Word facts
| Letters | 4 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 2 |
| Scrabble points | 7 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of foil
- filo
Words you can make from foil
- oil
- fil
Frequently asked questions
Is foil a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Foil 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 foil worth in Scrabble?
Foil is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does foil mean?
Foil means: a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal.