/meɪ̯l/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of MAIL
A bag or wallet.
A bag containing letters to be delivered by post.
The material conveyed by the postal service.
"Don't forget to pick up the mail on your way."
(ditransitive) To send (a letter, parcel, etc.) through the mail.
(ditransitive) To send by electronic mail.
"Please mail me the spreadsheet by the end of the day."
To contact (a person) by electronic mail.
"I need to mail my tutor about the deadline."
Armour consisting of metal rings or plates linked together.
A contrivance of interlinked rings, for rubbing off the loose hemp on lines and white cordage.
Examples of MAIL in a Sentence
- "Don't forget to pick up the mail on your way."
- "Please mail me the spreadsheet by the end of the day."
- "I need to mail my tutor about the deadline."
Word Details
Is MAIL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MAIL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like MAIL are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for MAIL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | i | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MAIL
16 words from the letters in MAIL
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use MAIL in Word Games
MAIL is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: MAIL 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 MAIL to find 16 additional valid words.