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Foul

Yes, foul is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble.

What does foul mean?

noun

  1. an act that violates the rules of a sport

verb

  1. hit a foul ball
  2. make impure The industrial wastes polluted the lake
  3. become or cause to become obstructed The leaves clog our drains in the Fall

adjective

  1. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust a disgusting smell
  2. offensively malodorous a foul odor
  3. violating accepted standards or rules a dirty fighter

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for foul

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants2 / 2
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of foul

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters FOUL.

Words you can make from foul

Unscramble FOUL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is foul a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Foul 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 foul worth in Scrabble?

Foul is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does foul mean?

Foul means: an act that violates the rules of a sport.