BILE
/baɪl/
4-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BILE
noun
- A bitter brownish-yellow or greenish-yellow secretion produced by the liver, stored in the gall bladder, and discharged into the duodenum where it aids the process of digestion.
- Bitterness of temper; ill humour; irascibility.
noun
- A boil (kind of swelling).
verb
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(of liquids) To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.
"Boil some water in a pan."
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To cook in boiling water.
"Boil the eggs for three minutes."
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About the word BILE
Is "BILE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BILE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BILE" worth?
In Scrabble, "BILE" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.
What does "BILE" mean?
A bitter brownish-yellow or greenish-yellow secretion produced by the liver, stored in the gall bladder, and discharged into the duodenum where it aids the process of digestion.
Does "BILE" have any anagrams?
No, "BILE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.