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NAIL

4 letters · 1 syllable

N 1/2
A 1/1
I 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of NAIL

NAIL is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
4
points
WWF
6
points

Is NAIL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 4 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 4 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

Tip: Short words like NAIL are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for NAIL

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

Letter nail Total
Scrabble 1111 4
WWF 2112 6

Anagrams of NAIL

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use NAIL in Word Games

NAIL is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: NAIL 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 NAIL to find 16 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About NAIL

What does NAIL mean?
NAIL is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is NAIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NAIL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 4 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NAIL worth in Scrabble?
NAIL is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from NAIL?
You can make 16 words from the letters in NAIL. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of NAIL?
The anagrams of NAIL (words using the exact same letters) are: ANIL, LAIN. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.