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CURTAILS

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

C 3/4
U 1/2
R 1/1
T 1/1
A 1/1
I 1/1
L 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of CURTAILS

noun

A scroll termination, as of a step, etc.

verb

To cut short the tail of an animal

"Curtailing horses procured long horse-hair."

verb

To shorten or abridge the duration of something; to truncate.

"When the audience grew restless, the speaker curtailed her speech."

verb

To limit or restrict, keep in check.

Synonyms of CURTAILS

Words with similar meaning

Examples of CURTAILS in a Sentence

  • "Curtailing horses procured long horse-hair."
  • "When the audience grew restless, the speaker curtailed her speech."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
13
points

Is CURTAILS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CURTAILS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: CURTAILS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CURTAILS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter curtails Total
Scrabble 31111111 10
WWF 42111121 13

Anagrams of CURTAILS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CURTAILS

100 words from the letters in CURTAILS

How to Use CURTAILS in Word Games

CURTAILS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CURTAILS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CURTAILS

What does CURTAILS mean?
CURTAILS is a noun. A scroll termination, as of a step, etc.
Is CURTAILS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CURTAILS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CURTAILS worth in Scrabble?
CURTAILS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CURTAILS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CURTAILS. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CURTAILS?
Synonyms of CURTAILS include: crop, dock, behedge, control, limit, restrain. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of CURTAILS?
The anagrams of CURTAILS (words using the exact same letters) are: RUSTICAL. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.