Quail
Yes, quail is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.
What does quail mean?
noun
- flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised
- small gallinaceous game birds
verb
- draw back, as with fear or pain
she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for quail
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 2 |
| Scrabble points | 14 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
| Likely Wordle answer | Yes |
Anagrams of quail
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters QUAIL.
Words you can make from quail
- qua
- ail
- quai
Frequently asked questions
Is quail a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Quail 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 quail worth in Scrabble?
Quail is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does quail mean?
Quail means: flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised.
Could quail be a Wordle answer?
Quail is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.