oil

NOUNVERB /ɔɪl/
3 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH O

oil is a valid 3-letter word worth 3 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
O1I1L1
1 + 1 + 1 =3 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 6TRIPLE WORD → 9
MEANING

What does oil mean?

NOUN · 4 SENSES
1

Oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist.

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2

A dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons.

3

Any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants.

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4

A slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water.

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VERB · 2 SENSES
1

Administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing.

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2

Cover with oil, as if by rubbing.

“oil the wooden surface”

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Anagrams of oil

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