DERAIL
/dəˈɹeɪl/
6-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of DERAIL
noun
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A device placed on railway tracks causing a train to derail.
"The derail was placed deliberately so that the train would fall into the river."
- An instance of diverting a conversation or debate from its original topic.
verb
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To cause to come off the tracks.
"The train was destroyed when it was derailed by the penny."
- To come off the tracks.
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Anagrams of DERAIL
ariled7
dialer7
laired7
railed7
redial7
relaid7
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About the word DERAIL
Is "DERAIL" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "DERAIL" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "DERAIL" worth?
In Scrabble, "DERAIL" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "DERAIL" mean?
A device placed on railway tracks causing a train to derail.
What are the anagrams of "DERAIL"?
6 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as DERAIL: ARILED, DIALER, LAIRED, RAILED, REDIAL, RELAID.