How many points is VAILING worth in Scrabble?

VAILING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept VAILING?

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

Can you add a letter to VAILING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

VAILING

11 pts

VAILING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. VAILING is a verb form of vail. VAIL means "lower (something, such as a weapon), esp as a sign of deference or submission".

Meaning & examples

verb

To pay homage, bow, submit, defer (to someone or something); to yield, give way (to something).
To remove as a sign of deference, as a hat.
To lower, let fall; to allow or cause to sink.

verb

To dress in, or decorate with, a veil.
To conceal as with a veil.
Example: The forest fire was veiled by smoke, but I could hear it clearly.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

VAILING is a verb form of vail. VAIL means "lower (something, such as a weapon), esp as a sign of deference or submission".

In a sentence: "They vailing."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

VAIL7 pts

Front hooks

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

AVAILING12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

VAILING Scrabble FAQ

Is VAILING a Scrabble word?: VAILING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does VAILING mean?: VAILING is a verb form of vail. VAIL means "lower (something, such as a weapon), esp as a sign of deference or submission".
How do you use VAILING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They vailing."
How many points is VAILING worth in Scrabble?: VAILING is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept VAILING?: VAILING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to VAILING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AVAILING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.