WAILS
5-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of WAILS
noun
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A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish.
"She let out a loud, doleful wail."
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Any similar sound as of lamentation; a howl.
"A bird's wail in the night."
verb
- To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.
- To weep, lament persistently or bitterly.
verb
- To strike the skin in such a way as to produce a wale or welt.
- To give a surface a texture of wales or welts.
verb
- To choose, select.
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Anagrams of WAILS
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About the word WAILS
Is "WAILS" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "WAILS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "WAILS" worth?
In Scrabble, "WAILS" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "WAILS" mean?
A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish.
What are the anagrams of "WAILS"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as WAILS: SWAIL.