Is “Peel” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
PEEL
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Peel

/piːl/

noun
  1. 1.(usually uncountable) The skin or outer layer of a fruit, vegetable, etc.

  2. 2.The action of peeling away from a formation.

  3. 3.A cosmetic preparation designed to remove dead skin or to exfoliate.

Synonyms: rind, zest

verb
  1. 1.To remove the skin or outer covering of.

    “I sat by my sister's bed, peeling oranges for her.”

  2. 2.To remove something from the outer or top layer of.

    “I peeled (the skin from) a banana and ate it hungrily.”

  3. 3.To become detached, come away, especially in flakes or strips; to shed skin in such a way.

    “I had been out in the sun too long, and my nose was starting to peel.”

Synonyms: disrobe, strip, skin, strip