1noun
a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
01 Word definition
oil
3 letters · 2 vowels · 1 consonant
Is OIL a word?
Yes. OIL is a 3-letter noun. a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
O-I-LHow do you spell OIL?
OIL contains 3 letters, begins with O, and ends with L.
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2noun
oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗oil coloroil colour
02 Letter breakdown
How is OIL spelled?
O1I2L3
03 Word-game status
Can you play OIL?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 3 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 4 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
FAQ Quick answers
About OIL.
How do you spell OIL?
OIL is spelled O-I-L. It contains 3 letters.