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BAILS

/beɪlz/

5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

B 3
A 1
I 1
L 1
S 1

Meaning of BAILS

noun
  1. Security, usually a sum of money, exchanged for the release of an arrested person as a guarantee of that person's appearance for trial.
  2. Release from imprisonment on payment of such money.
verb
  1. To secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail.
  2. To release a person under such guarantee.
verb
  1. To exit quickly.
    "With his engine in flames, the pilot had no choice but to bail."
  2. To fail to meet a commitment.
noun
  1. A hoop, ring or handle (especially of a kettle or bucket).
  2. A stall for a cow (or other animal) (usually tethered with a semi-circular hoop).
verb
  1. To secure the head of a cow during milking.
verb
  1. To confine.
  2. To secure (a cow) by placing its head in a bail for milking.
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Anagrams of BAILS

basil7

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About the word BAILS

Is "BAILS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "BAILS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "BAILS" worth?

In Scrabble, "BAILS" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.

What does "BAILS" mean?

Security, usually a sum of money, exchanged for the release of an arrested person as a guarantee of that person's appearance for trial.

What are the anagrams of "BAILS"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as BAILS: BASIL.