How many points is HIGHTAILS worth in Scrabble?

HIGHTAILS is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HIGHTAILS?

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

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HIGHTAILS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. HIGHTAILS is a verb form of hightail. HIGHTAIL means "to retreat rapidly".

(usually transitive) To move at full speed, especially in retreat.
Example: As soon as she arrived, I hightailed out of there.

Synonyms: skedaddle

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

HIGHTAILS is a verb form of hightail. HIGHTAIL means "to retreat rapidly".

In a sentence: "They hightails."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HIGHTAILS. It scores 16 points.

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Is HIGHTAILS a Scrabble word?: HIGHTAILS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does HIGHTAILS mean?: HIGHTAILS is a verb form of hightail. HIGHTAIL means "to retreat rapidly".
How do you use HIGHTAILS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They hightails."
How many points is HIGHTAILS worth in Scrabble?: HIGHTAILS is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HIGHTAILS?: HIGHTAILS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).