Dictionary
Octal
o 1c 3t 1a 1l 1
About 2 syllables
adjective · 5 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : valid
What does octal mean?
adjective
of or pertaining to a number system having 8 as its base
“an octal digit”
Is OCTAL a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | Yes |
OCTAL is also on the original list of Wordle answers.
How many points is OCTAL worth?
Scrabble
7 ptsWords With Friends
9 ptsWordfeud
8 ptsNYT Crossplay
8 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in OCTAL
Hooks for OCTAL
Add one letter to the front or back of OCTAL to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Octal: quick answers
Is OCTAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. OCTAL is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 7 points before board bonuses.
How many points is OCTAL worth?
OCTAL scores 7 points in Scrabble, 9 in Words With Friends, 8 in Wordfeud and 8 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does octal mean?
As an adjective, octal means “of or pertaining to a number system having 8 as its base”.
What words can you make with the letters in OCTAL?
You can make 34 shorter words from OCTAL, such as ALCO, ATOC, CALO, CLAT. See the full list.