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WAIL

4 letters · 1 syllable

W 4/4
A 1/1
I 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of WAIL

WAIL is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
8
points

Is WAIL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

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

Letter Values for WAIL

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

Letter wail Total
Scrabble 4111 7
WWF 4112 8

Anagrams of WAIL

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in WAIL

9 words from the letters in WAIL

How to Use WAIL in Word Games

WAIL is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: WAIL 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 WAIL to find 9 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About WAIL

What does WAIL mean?
WAIL is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is WAIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WAIL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WAIL worth in Scrabble?
WAIL is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from WAIL?
You can make 9 words from the letters in WAIL. 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 WAIL?
The anagrams of WAIL (words using the exact same letters) are: WALI. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.