How many points is FLAIL worth in Scrabble?

FLAIL is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FLAIL?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

FLAIL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. FLAIL means "wave about wildly".

/fleɪl/

Pronunciation: /fleɪl/

Pronunciation: /fleɪl/

A tool used for threshing, consisting of a long handle with a shorter stick attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material.
A weapon which has the (usually spherical) striking part attached to the handle with a flexible joint such as a chain.

Synonyms: thrashel, threshel

Synonyms: thrash

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

wave about wildly

In a sentence: "They flail."

Check the Scrabble meaning of FLAIL. It scores 8 points.

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

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

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Is FLAIL a Scrabble word?: FLAIL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does FLAIL mean?: wave about wildly
How do you use FLAIL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They flail."
How many points is FLAIL worth in Scrabble?: FLAIL is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FLAIL?: FLAIL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FLAIL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FLAILS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.