SAILS

/seɪlz/

5-letter word · 5 Scrabble points · 6 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of SAILS

noun
  1. A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.
  2. (nautical,uncountable) The concept of a sail or sails, as if a substance.
    "Take in sail: a storm is coming."
verb
  1. To be impelled or driven forward by the action of wind upon sails, as a ship on water; to be impelled on a body of water by steam or other power.
  2. To move through or on the water; to swim, as a fish or a waterfowl.
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Anagrams of SAILS

sials5
sisal5

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About the word SAILS

Is "SAILS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "SAILS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "SAILS" worth?

In Scrabble, "SAILS" is worth 5 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 6 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 15.

What does "SAILS" mean?

A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.

What are the anagrams of "SAILS"?

2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as SAILS: SIALS, SISAL.