QUAIL
/ˈkweɪl/
5-letter word · 14 Scrabble points · 16 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of QUAIL
verb
- To waste away; to fade, to wither
- To daunt or frighten (someone)
noun
- Any of various small game birds of the genera Coturnix, Anurophasis or Perdicula in the Old World family Phasianidae or of the New World family Odontophoridae.
- The meat from this bird eaten as food.
verb
- To curdle or coagulate, as milk does.
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About the word QUAIL
Is "QUAIL" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "QUAIL" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "QUAIL" worth?
In Scrabble, "QUAIL" is worth 14 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 16 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 42.
What does "QUAIL" mean?
To waste away; to fade, to wither
Does "QUAIL" have any anagrams?
No, "QUAIL" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.