WAILS
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of WAILS
A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish.
"She let out a loud, doleful wail."
Any similar sound as of lamentation; a howl.
"A bird's wail in the night."
A sound made by emergency vehicle sirens, contrasted with "yelp" which is higher-pitched and faster.
To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.
To weep, lament persistently or bitterly.
To make a noise like mourning or crying.
"The wind wailed and the rain streamed down."
To strike the skin in such a way as to produce a wale or welt.
To give a surface a texture of wales or welts.
Examples of WAILS in a Sentence
- "She let out a loud, doleful wail."
- "A bird's wail in the night."
- "The wind wailed and the rain streamed down."
Word Details
Is WAILS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WAILS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: WAILS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for WAILS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | a | i | l | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WAILS
34 words from the letters in WAILS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use WAILS in Word Games
WAILS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, WAILS 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 WAILS to find 34 additional valid words.