How many points is COATTAIL worth in Scrabble?

COATTAIL is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COATTAIL?

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

Can you add a letter to COATTAIL?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COATTAILS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

COATTAIL

10 pts

COATTAIL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. COATTAIL means "long tapering tail at the back of a man's tailored coat".

Meaning & examples

noun

The flap at the back of a coat that hangs down, sometimes below the waist.
(usually in the plural) Success of a figure, organization or movement that transfers to those who associate with it.

verb

To ride the coattails of.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

long tapering tail at the back of a man's tailored coat

In a sentence: "The coattail is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of COATTAIL. It scores 10 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after COATTAIL. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

COATTAILS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 10

COATTAIL Scrabble FAQ

Is COATTAIL a Scrabble word?: COATTAIL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does COATTAIL mean?: long tapering tail at the back of a man's tailored coat
How do you use COATTAIL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The coattail is noted."
How many points is COATTAIL worth in Scrabble?: COATTAIL is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COATTAIL?: COATTAIL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COATTAIL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COATTAILS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.