TAILS
/teɪlz/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of TAILS
The caudal appendage of an animal that is attached to its posterior and near the anus.
"Most primates have a tail and fangs."
An object or part of an object resembling a tail in shape, such as the thongs on a cat-o'-nine-tails.
The back, last, lower, or inferior part of anything.
To follow and observe surreptitiously.
"Tail that car!"
To hold by the end; said of a timber when it rests upon a wall or other support; with in or into
To swing with the stern in a certain direction; said of a vessel at anchor.
"This vessel tails downstream."
A formal evening jacket with an extended back panel; a dress coat.
Any coat with similar tails.
Examples of TAILS in a Sentence
- "Most primates have a tail and fangs."
- "Tail that car!"
- "This vessel tails downstream."
- "Tails, I win."
Word Details
Is TAILS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TAILS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TAILS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TAILS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | i | l | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TAILS
55 words from the letters in TAILS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use TAILS in Word Games
TAILS is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, TAILS 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 TAILS to find 55 additional valid words.