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FISHTAIL

/ˈfɪʃteɪl/

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

F 4/4
I 1/1
S 1/1
H 4/3
T 1/1
A 1/1
I 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of FISHTAIL

noun

The tail of a fish, or an object resembling this.

noun

The skidding of the back of a vehicle from side to side.

noun

A kind of chisel with a flared blade.

verb

To swing the back of a vehicle (originally an aircraft) from side to side.

"As we approached the runway, the pilot fishtailed slightly to reduce landing speed."

verb

To cause the back of (a vehicle) to swing from side to side.

verb

To move with the tail swinging from side to side in this way.

Examples of FISHTAIL in a Sentence

  • "As we approached the runway, the pilot fishtailed slightly to reduce landing speed."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
14
points

Is FISHTAIL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

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

Letter Values for FISHTAIL

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

Letter fishtail Total
Scrabble 41141111 14
WWF 41131112 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FISHTAIL

100 words from the letters in FISHTAIL

How to Use FISHTAIL in Word Games

FISHTAIL is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About FISHTAIL

What does FISHTAIL mean?
FISHTAIL is a noun. The tail of a fish, or an object resembling this.
Is FISHTAIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FISHTAIL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FISHTAIL worth in Scrabble?
FISHTAIL is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from FISHTAIL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in FISHTAIL. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.