DERAILED
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of DERAILED
To cause to come off the tracks.
"The train was destroyed when it was derailed by the penny."
To come off the tracks.
To deviate from the previous course or direction.
"The conversation derailed once James brought up politics."
Examples of DERAILED in a Sentence
- "The train was destroyed when it was derailed by the penny."
- "The conversation derailed once James brought up politics."
Word Details
Is DERAILED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DERAILED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DERAILED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DERAILED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | r | a | i | l | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Anagrams of DERAILED
Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DERAILED
100 words from the letters in DERAILED
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How to Use DERAILED in Word Games
DERAILED is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DERAILED to find 100 additional valid words.