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WAIL

7 pts

WAIL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. WAIL means "to utter a long, mournful cry".

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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.