HAILS
/heɪlz/
5 letters · 1 syllable · verb
Definition of HAILS
Of hail, to fall from the sky.
"They say it's going to hail tomorrow."
To send or release hail.
"The cloud would hail down furiously within a few minutes."
To pour down in rapid succession.
To greet; give salutation to; salute.
To name; to designate; to call.
"He was hailed as a hero."
To call out loudly in order to gain the attention of
"Hail a taxi."
Examples of HAILS in a Sentence
- "They say it's going to hail tomorrow."
- "The cloud would hail down furiously within a few minutes."
- "He was hailed as a hero."
- "Hail a taxi."
Word Details
Is HAILS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HAILS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HAILS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HAILS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | a | i | l | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HAILS
35 words from the letters in HAILS
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use HAILS in Word Games
HAILS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, HAILS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HAILS to find 35 additional valid words.