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TAILGATES

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of TAILGATES

noun

A hinged board or hatch at the rear of a vehicle that can be lowered for loading and unloading; a tailboard.

noun

The hinged rear door of a hatchback.

noun

Either of the downstream gates in a canal lock.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
12
points

Is TAILGATES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: TAILGATES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for TAILGATES

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

Letter tailgates Total
Scrabble 111121111 10
WWF 111231111 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in TAILGATES

100 words from the letters in TAILGATES

How to Use TAILGATES in Word Games

TAILGATES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TAILGATES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About TAILGATES

What does TAILGATES mean?
TAILGATES is a noun. A hinged board or hatch at the rear of a vehicle that can be lowered for loading and unloading; a tailboard.
Is TAILGATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TAILGATES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TAILGATES worth in Scrabble?
TAILGATES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from TAILGATES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in TAILGATES. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.