What does OPAL mean?

OPAL is a valid word in the ENABLE word game list, worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends.

Pronunciation
/ˈoʊpəl/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
6
Words With Friends score
8
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

noun

  1. a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

opals7

Anagrams of OPAL

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside OPAL

10 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is OPAL a Scrabble word?

OPAL is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted in Scrabble and Words With Friends. Official tournament dictionaries differ slightly, so check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is OPAL worth?

OPAL is worth 6 points with Scrabble letter values and 8 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from OPAL?

10 other words, including AL, LA, PA and OP.