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GALE

/ɡeɪl/

4-letter word · 5 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points

G 2
A 1
L 1
E 1

Meaning of GALE

verb
  1. To sing; charm; enchant.
  2. To cry; groan; croak.
noun
  1. A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm; number 7 through to 9 winds on the 12-step Beaufort scale.
    "It's blowing a gale outside."
  2. An outburst, especially of laughter.
    "a gale of laughter"
verb
  1. To sail, or sail fast.
noun
  1. A shrub, also called sweet gale or bog myrtle (Myrica gale), that grows on moors and fens.
noun
  1. A periodic payment, such as is made of a rent or annuity.
    "Gale day - the day on which rent or interest is due."
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Anagrams of GALE

egal5

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About the word GALE

Is "GALE" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "GALE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "GALE" worth?

In Scrabble, "GALE" is worth 5 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 15.

What does "GALE" mean?

To sing; charm; enchant.

What are the anagrams of "GALE"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as GALE: EGAL.