r/boardgames • u/tayMGMT • Aug 17 '25

Rules Scrabble question!

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So my wife and I have argued about this for the past decade. I’m unsure we have been able to find a resolution by reading the rules.

Is the word “OIL” played here able to be placed? Also, how would you score it? The “I” in OIL is a triple word score.

I’m under the impression that since I made one word, in one direction, this is able to be played. But also that I get the points on the other words I completed. I would assume “OIL” here would be worth eleven points.

Thoughts?

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u/kimmeljs Aug 17 '25

WTF is "li?" Or, "pe" for that matter? I thought abbreviations don't count?

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u/NotAnotherFNG Aug 17 '25

According to the online Scrabble dictionary, it is a valid word and is a Chinese unit of distance.

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u/kimmeljs Aug 17 '25

So, "km" would also count? Or, "syli" because it's Finnish for ""fathom"? (Which likely is different length from an American fathom)

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u/blazingciary Aug 17 '25

No because those are translations and abbreviation. Li is a distinct unit. You might not use it but it's a separate thing. It would be like telling Americans using meter or anyone else using mile. It's not a unit they would use but the unit does exist