Is WAIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WAIL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does WAIL mean?
- verb
emit long loud cries
“wail in self-pity”
- noun
a cry of sorrow and grief
“their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward”
- verb
cry weakly or softly
“she wailed with pain”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
4
Letters
W (4) + A (1) + I (1) + L (1) = 7 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 WAIL
Single letters that turn WAIL into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of WAIL
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Words you can make from WAIL
The 9 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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