CURTAILS
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of CURTAILS
A scroll termination, as of a step, etc.
To cut short the tail of an animal
"Curtailing horses procured long horse-hair."
To shorten or abridge the duration of something; to truncate.
"When the audience grew restless, the speaker curtailed her speech."
To limit or restrict, keep in check.
Examples of CURTAILS in a Sentence
- "Curtailing horses procured long horse-hair."
- "When the audience grew restless, the speaker curtailed her speech."
Word Details
Is CURTAILS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CURTAILS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | c | u | r | t | a | i | l | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CURTAILS
100 words from the letters in CURTAILS
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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.