GAOL
/dʒeɪl/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of GAOL
A place or institution for the confinement of persons held in lawful custody or detention, especially for minor offenses or with reference to some future judicial proceeding.
Confinement in a jail.
The condition created by the requirement that a horse claimed in a claiming race not be run at another track for some period of time (usually 30 days).
To imprison.
Word Details
Is GAOL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GAOL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like GAOL are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for GAOL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | a | o | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GAOL
12 words from the letters in GAOL
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GAOL in Word Games
GAOL is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: GAOL is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GAOL to find 12 additional valid words.