01 Word definition

owl

3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants

Is OWL a word?

Yes. OWL is a 3-letter noun. nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell OWL?

O-W-L

OWL contains 3 letters, begins with O, and ends with L.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

Synonyms
bird of Minervabird of nighthooter
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score6points
Words With Friends7points
Word length3letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is OWL spelled?

O1W2L3
Starts withOWLFirst 3 letters
Ends withOWLLast 3 letters
Unique letters3No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play OWL?

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Base tile value: 6 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About OWL.

How do you spell OWL?

OWL is spelled O-W-L. It contains 3 letters.