VEIL
/veɪl/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of VEIL
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.
A cover; disguise; a mask; a pretense.
The calyptra of mosses.
To dress in, or decorate with, a veil.
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
Is VEIL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, VEIL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | v | e | i | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 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
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
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.