QUAILS
/kweɪlz/
6 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun
Definition of QUAILS
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 QUAILS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, QUAILS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | q | u | a | i | l | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in QUAILS
33 words from the letters in QUAILS
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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.