What does PATROL mean?

Pronunciation
/pəˈtroʊl/
Letters
6
Scrabble score
8
Words With Friends score
10
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
  2. the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes
  3. a group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security

verb

  1. maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

patrols9patrolled12patrolling13

Anagrams of PATROL

portal8

Words inside PATROL

63 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

polar7 oral4 part6 plot6 port6 trap6 alt3art3 lap5 lot3 opt5 pal5 par5 pat5 pot5 pro5 rap5 rat3 tap5 top5 al2ar2 at2 la2 lo2op4or2pa4 ta2to2

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Anagrams of PATROL

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Questions

Is PATROL a valid word in word games?

PATROL is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is PATROL worth?

PATROL is worth 8 points with Scrabble letter values and 10 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from PATROL?

63 other words, including TO, AT, OR and PART.