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HAILS

/heɪlz/

5 letters · 1 syllable · verb

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

Definition of HAILS

verb

Of hail, to fall from the sky.

"They say it's going to hail tomorrow."

verb

To send or release hail.

"The cloud would hail down furiously within a few minutes."

verb

To pour down in rapid succession.

verb

To greet; give salutation to; salute.

verb

To name; to designate; to call.

"He was hailed as a hero."

verb

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

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
8
points

Is HAILS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

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 hails Total
Scrabble 41111 8
WWF 31121 8

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About HAILS

What does HAILS mean?
HAILS is a verb. Of hail, to fall from the sky.
Is HAILS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HAILS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HAILS worth in Scrabble?
HAILS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from HAILS?
You can make 35 words from the letters in HAILS. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.