Unscramble WAILS - 28 Words Found
We found 28 words by unscrambling the letters in WAILS. The highest scoring Scrabble word from WAILS is SWAIL worth 8 points.
What does WAILS mean?
A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish.
Complete Definitions of Wails
Noun
- A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. — “She let out a loud, doleful wail.”
- Any similar sound as of lamentation; a howl. — “A bird's wail in the night.”
- A sound made by emergency vehicle sirens, contrasted with "yelp" which is higher-pitched and faster.
Verb
- To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.
- To weep, lament persistently or bitterly.
- To make a noise like mourning or crying. — “The wind wailed and the rain streamed down.”
- To lament; to bewail; to grieve over. — “to wail one's death”
- To perform with great liveliness and force.
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.
Word Statistics
Total Words Found
28
Letter Count
5
Highest Scoring Word
SWAIL
WAILS Scrabble Score
8 pts
Letter Point Values
Letter Analysis for WAILS
Vowels
2 (A, I)
Consonants
3 (W, L, S)
Total Point Value
8 pts
Avg Points/Letter
1.6
High-value letters: W (4 pts) — try to use this letter in longer words to maximize your score.
Words You Can Make
3 Letter Words (11)
Word Game Tips for WAILS
Balanced letter mix: WAILS has a good balance of 2 vowels and 3 consonants, giving you plenty of word-forming options.
Go for the best play: The highest-scoring word from these letters is SWAIL worth 8 points. In competitive Scrabble, always check if you can play the highest-value word on a bonus square for even more points.
Most options at 3 letters: You have 11 possible 3-letter words from WAILS. If you can't find a long word on the board, shorter words played on bonus squares can often score just as well.
Maximize high-value tiles: Your letters include W (4 pts). Try to place this letter on Double or Triple Letter Score squares for maximum impact.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many words can be made from WAILS?
28 words can be formed from the letters in WAILS. This includes common words and valid Scrabble words from the NWL dictionary.
What is the highest scoring word from WAILS?
SWAIL is the highest scoring word you can make from WAILS, worth 8 Scrabble points.
Is WAILS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WAILS is a valid Scrabble word in the NWL dictionary.
What does WAILS mean?
A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish.
How are Scrabble scores calculated?
Scrabble scores are calculated by summing the point values of each letter in the word. Different letters have different values based on their frequency and difficulty in English.