WAIL
/weɪl/
4-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of WAIL
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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About the word WAIL
Is "WAIL" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "WAIL" 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 "WAIL" worth?
In Scrabble, "WAIL" 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 "WAIL" mean?
A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish.
Does "WAIL" have any anagrams?
No, "WAIL" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.