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Derail

Yes, derail is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble.

What does derail mean?

verb

  1. cause to run off the tracks they had planned to derail the trains that carried atomic waste
  2. run off or leave the rails the train derailed because a cow was standing on the tracks

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for derail

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants3 / 3
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of derail

  • dialer
  • redial
  • railed
  • ariled
  • laired
  • relaid

Words you can make from derail

Unscramble DERAIL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is derail a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Derail is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is derail worth in Scrabble?

Derail is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does derail mean?

Derail means: cause to run off the tracks.