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FOIL

/fɔɪl/

4-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points

F 4
O 1
I 1
L 1

Meaning of FOIL

noun
  1. A very thin sheet of metal.
  2. Thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food.
    "wrap the sandwich up in foil"
verb
  1. To cover or wrap with foil.
noun
  1. Failure when on the point of attainment; defeat; frustration; miscarriage.
  2. One of the incorrect answers presented in a multiple-choice test.
verb
  1. To prevent (something) from being accomplished.
    "I was foiled by my superior"
  2. To prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
    "They foiled my plans."
noun
  1. The track of an animal.
verb
  1. To expand a product of two or more algebraic expressions, typically binomials.
verb
  1. To defile; to soil.
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Anagrams of FOIL

filo7

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About the word FOIL

Is "FOIL" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "FOIL" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "FOIL" worth?

In Scrabble, "FOIL" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.

What does "FOIL" mean?

A very thin sheet of metal.

What are the anagrams of "FOIL"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as FOIL: FILO.