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VEIL

/veɪl/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

V 4/5
E 1/1
I 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of VEIL

noun

Something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material.

noun

A cover; disguise; a mask; a pretense.

noun

The calyptra of mosses.

verb

To dress in, or decorate with, a veil.

verb

To conceal as with a veil.

"The forest fire was veiled by smoke, but I could hear it clearly."

Examples of VEIL in a Sentence

  • "The forest fire was veiled by smoke, but I could hear it clearly."

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is VEIL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: Short words like VEIL are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for VEIL

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

Letter veil Total
Scrabble 4111 7
WWF 5112 9

Anagrams of VEIL

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in VEIL

10 words from the letters in VEIL

How to Use VEIL in Word Games

VEIL is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: VEIL is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble VEIL to find 10 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About VEIL

What does VEIL mean?
VEIL is a noun. Something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material.
Is VEIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, VEIL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is VEIL worth in Scrabble?
VEIL is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from VEIL?
You can make 10 words from the letters in VEIL. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of VEIL?
The anagrams of VEIL (words using the exact same letters) are: EVIL, LIVE, VILE, VLEI. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.