How many points is BAIL worth in Scrabble?

BAIL is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BAIL?

BAIL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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BAIL

6 pts

BAIL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. BAIL means "to transfer property temporarily".

Meaning & examples

/beɪ̯l/

Pronunciation: /beɪ̯l/

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Pronunciation: /beɪ̯l/

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noun

Security, usually a sum of money, exchanged for the release of an arrested person as a guarantee of that person's appearance for trial.
Release from imprisonment on payment of such money.
The person providing such payment.

verb

To secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail.
To release a person under such guarantee.
To hand over personal property to be held temporarily by another as a bailment.
Example: to bail cloth to a tailor to be made into a garment; to bail goods to a carrier

verb

To exit quickly.
Example: With his engine in flames, the pilot had no choice but to bail.
To fail to meet a commitment.

noun

A hoop, ring or handle (especially of a kettle or bucket).
A stall for a cow (or other animal) (usually tethered with a semi-circular hoop).
A hinged bar as a restraint for animals, or on a typewriter.

verb

To secure the head of a cow during milking.

verb

To confine.
To secure (a cow) by placing its head in a bail for milking.
To keep (a traveller) detained in order to rob them; to corner (a wild animal); loosely, to detain, hold up. (Usually with up.)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to transfer property temporarily

In a sentence: "They bail."

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BAIL Scrabble FAQ

Is BAIL a Scrabble word?: BAIL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does BAIL mean?: to transfer property temporarily
How do you use BAIL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They bail."
How many points is BAIL worth in Scrabble?: BAIL is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BAIL?: BAIL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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