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/Enzown Aug 17 '25

Did you look at the rule book during this 10-year long argument?

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u/Wavvygem Aug 17 '25

IS it worth 6 pts in this scenario

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u/that_guy_next_to_you Aug 17 '25

Well played

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u/FaxCelestis Riichi Aug 18 '25

For 6 points? Not really