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Oily

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

What does oily mean?

adjective

  1. containing an unusual amount of grease or oil greasy hamburgers
  2. unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech buttery praise
  3. coated or covered with oil oily puddles in the streets

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for oily

Word facts

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

Anagrams of oily

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters OILY.

Words you can make from oily

Unscramble OILY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is oily a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Oily 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 oily worth in Scrabble?

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

What does oily mean?

Oily means: containing an unusual amount of grease or oil.