QUAIL
/ˈkweɪl/
5 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun
Definition of QUAIL
To waste away; to fade, to wither
To daunt or frighten (someone)
To lose heart or courage; to be daunted or fearful.
Any of various small game birds of the genera Coturnix, Anurophasis or Perdicula in the Old World family Phasianidae or of the New World family Odontophoridae.
The meat from this bird eaten as food.
A prostitute, so called because the quail was thought to be a very amorous bird.
To curdle or coagulate, as milk does.
Word Details
Is QUAIL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, QUAIL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: QUAIL uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for QUAIL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | q | u | a | i | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in QUAIL
8 words from the letters in QUAIL
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use QUAIL in Word Games
QUAIL is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, QUAIL 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 QUAIL to find 8 additional valid words.