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WAILS
8 ptsWAILS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. WAILS is a verb form of wail. WAIL means "to utter a long, mournful cry".
verb
Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word
Definition and meaning
WAILS is a verb form of wail. WAIL means "to utter a long, mournful cry".
In a sentence: "They wails."
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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in WAILS, without blank tiles.
Letter Values
W4
A1
I1
L1
S1
= 8
WAILS Scrabble FAQ
- Is WAILS a Scrabble word?
- WAILS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
- What does WAILS mean?
- WAILS is a verb form of wail. WAIL means "to utter a long, mournful cry".
- How do you use WAILS in a sentence?
- In a sentence: "They wails."
- How many points is WAILS worth in Scrabble?
- WAILS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
- Which dictionaries accept WAILS?
- WAILS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
- Can you add a letter to WAILS?
- In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SWAILS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.