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FAIL

/feɪl/

4-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points

F 4
A 1
I 1
L 1

Meaning of FAIL

noun
  1. Poor quality; substandard workmanship.
    "The project was full of fail."
  2. A failure (condition of being unsuccessful)
verb
  1. To be unsuccessful.
    "Throughout my life, I have always failed."
  2. Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)
    "The truck failed to start."
adjective
  1. That is a failure.
noun
  1. A piece of turf cut from grassland.
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Anagrams of FAIL

alif7
fila7

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About the word FAIL

Is "FAIL" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "FAIL" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "FAIL" worth?

In Scrabble, "FAIL" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.

What does "FAIL" mean?

Poor quality; substandard workmanship.

What are the anagrams of "FAIL"?

2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as FAIL: ALIF, FILA.