How many points is FISHTAILS worth in Scrabble?

FISHTAILS is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FISHTAILS?

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

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FISHTAILS

15 pts

FISHTAILS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. FISHTAILS is a verb form of fishtail. FISHTAIL means "to have the rear end of a moving vehicle slide from side to side".

Meaning & examples

noun

The tail of a fish, or an object resembling this.
The skidding of the back of a vehicle from side to side.
A kind of chisel with a flared blade.

verb

To swing the back of a vehicle (originally an aircraft) from side to side.
Example: As we approached the runway, the pilot fishtailed slightly to reduce landing speed.
To cause the back of (a vehicle) to swing from side to side.
To move with the tail swinging from side to side in this way.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

FISHTAILS is a verb form of fishtail. FISHTAIL means "to have the rear end of a moving vehicle slide from side to side".

In a sentence: "They fishtails."

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FISHTAIL14 pts

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Letter Values

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FISHTAILS Scrabble FAQ

Is FISHTAILS a Scrabble word?: FISHTAILS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does FISHTAILS mean?: FISHTAILS is a verb form of fishtail. FISHTAIL means "to have the rear end of a moving vehicle slide from side to side".
How do you use FISHTAILS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They fishtails."
How many points is FISHTAILS worth in Scrabble?: FISHTAILS is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FISHTAILS?: FISHTAILS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).