Is AIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AIL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 3 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does AIL mean?
- noun
aromatic bulb used as seasoning
- verb
be ill or unwell
- verb
cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
3
Scrabble
4
Words With Friends
3
Letters
A (1) + I (1) + L (1) = 3 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for AIL
Single letters that turn AIL into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from AIL
The 4 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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