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QUAILS

/kweɪlz/

6 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun

Q 10/10
U 1/2
A 1/1
I 1/1
L 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of QUAILS

verb

To waste away; to fade, to wither

verb

To daunt or frighten (someone)

verb

To lose heart or courage; to be daunted or fearful.

noun

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.

noun

The meat from this bird eaten as food.

noun

A prostitute, so called because the quail was thought to be a very amorous bird.

verb

To curdle or coagulate, as milk does.

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
1
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
17
points

Is QUAILS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: QUAILS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for QUAILS

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

Letter quails Total
Scrabble 1011111 15
WWF 1021121 17

Anagrams of QUAILS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

How to Use QUAILS in Word Games

QUAILS is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, QUAILS 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 QUAILS to find 33 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About QUAILS

What does QUAILS mean?
QUAILS is a verb. To waste away; to fade, to wither
Is QUAILS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, QUAILS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is QUAILS worth in Scrabble?
QUAILS is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from QUAILS?
You can make 33 words from the letters in QUAILS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of QUAILS?
The anagrams of QUAILS (words using the exact same letters) are: SQUAIL. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.