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PAILS

/peɪlz/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun

P 3/4
A 1/1
I 1/1
L 1/2
S 1/1
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Definition of PAILS

noun

A vessel of wood, tin, plastic, etc., usually cylindrical and having a handle -- used especially for carrying liquids, for example water or milk; a bucket (sometimes with a cover).

"The milkmaid carried a pail of milk in each hand."

noun

(In technical use) A closed (covered) cylindrical shipping container.

Synonyms of PAILS

Words with similar meaning

bucket

Examples of PAILS in a Sentence

  • "The milkmaid carried a pail of milk in each hand."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is PAILS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: PAILS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PAILS

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

Letter pails Total
Scrabble 31111 7
WWF 41121 9

Anagrams of PAILS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

lapis 7/9 spail 7/9 spial 7/9

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PAILS

53 words from the letters in PAILS

5-letter words

lapis 7/9 USUKWWF spail 7/9 USUKWWF spial 7/9 UK

4-letter words

lipa 6/8 UK pail 6/8 USUKWWF pial 6/8 USUKWWF pila 6/8 UK pais 6/7 UK pias 6/7 USUKWWF psia 6/7 UK alps 6/8 USUKWWF laps 6/8 USUKWWF pals 6/8 USUKWWF salp 6/8 USUKWWF slap 6/8 USUKWWF lips 6/8 USUKWWF lisp 6/8 USUKWWF slip 6/8 USUKWWF ails 4/5 USUKWWF sail 4/5 USUKWWF sial 4/5 USUKWWF sila 4/5 UK

3-letter words

pia 5/6 USUKWWF alp 5/7 USUKWWF lap 5/7 USUKWWF pal 5/7 USUKWWF lip 5/7 USUKWWF pli 5/7 UK asp 5/6 USUKWWF pas 5/6 USUKWWF sap 5/6 USUKWWF spa 5/6 USUKWWF pis 5/6 USUKWWF psi 5/6 USWWF sip 5/6 USUKWWF ail 3/4 USUKWWF ais 3/3 USUKWWF sai 3/3 UK als 3/4 USUKWWF las 3/4 USUKWWF sal 3/4 USUKWWF lis 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

pa 4/5 USUKWWF pi 4/5 USUKWWF ps 4/5 UK ai 2/2 USUKWWF al 2/3 USWWF la 2/3 USUKWWF li 2/3 USWWF as 2/2 USUKWWF is 2/2 USUKWWF si 2/2 USUKWWF ls 2/3 UK

How to Use PAILS in Word Games

PAILS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, PAILS 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 PAILS to find 53 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PAILS

What does PAILS mean?
PAILS is a noun. A vessel of wood, tin, plastic, etc., usually cylindrical and having a handle -- used especially for carrying liquids, for example water or milk; a bucket (sometimes with a cover).
Is PAILS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PAILS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PAILS worth in Scrabble?
PAILS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from PAILS?
You can make 53 words from the letters in PAILS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PAILS?
Synonyms of PAILS include: bucket. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of PAILS?
The anagrams of PAILS (words using the exact same letters) are: LAPIS, SPAIL, SPIAL. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.