How many points is ENTAILS worth in Scrabble?

ENTAILS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ENTAILS?

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

Can you add a letter to ENTAILS?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes VENTAILS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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ENTAILS

7 pts

ENTAILS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. ENTAILS is a verb form of entail. ENTAIL means "to restrict the inheritance of to a specified line of heirs".

Meaning & examples

verb

To imply or require.
Example: This activity will entail careful attention to detail.
To settle or fix inalienably on a person or thing, or on a person and his descendants or a certain line of descendants; -- said especially of an estate; to bestow as a heritage.
To appoint hereditary possessor.

noun

That which is entailed. Hence:
Delicately carved ornamental work; intaglio.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ENTAILS is a verb form of entail. ENTAIL means "to restrict the inheritance of to a specified line of heirs".

In a sentence: "They entails."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ENTAILS. It scores 7 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ENTAIL6 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before ENTAILS. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

VENTAILS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ENTAILS, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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ENTAILS Scrabble FAQ

Is ENTAILS a Scrabble word?: ENTAILS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does ENTAILS mean?: ENTAILS is a verb form of entail. ENTAIL means "to restrict the inheritance of to a specified line of heirs".
How do you use ENTAILS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They entails."
How many points is ENTAILS worth in Scrabble?: ENTAILS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ENTAILS?: ENTAILS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ENTAILS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes VENTAILS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.