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WAIL
7 ptsWAIL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. WAIL means "to utter a long, mournful cry".
verb
Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word
Definition and meaning
to utter a long, mournful cry
In a sentence: "They wail."
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Add one letter before WAIL. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.
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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in WAIL, without blank tiles.
Letter Values
W4
A1
I1
L1
= 7
WAIL Scrabble FAQ
- Is WAIL a Scrabble word?
- WAIL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
- What does WAIL mean?
- to utter a long, mournful cry
- How do you use WAIL in a sentence?
- In a sentence: "They wail."
- How many points is WAIL worth in Scrabble?
- WAIL is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
- Which dictionaries accept WAIL?
- WAIL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
- Can you add a letter to WAIL?
- In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SWAIL. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.