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Sail

Yes, sail is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 4 points in Scrabble.

What does sail mean?

noun

  1. a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
  2. an ocean trip taken for pleasure
  3. any structure that resembles a sail

verb

  1. traverse or travel on (a body of water) We sailed the Atlantic
  2. move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions The diva swept into the room
  3. travel on water propelled by wind I love sailing, especially on the open sea

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for sail

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants2 / 2
Scrabble points4
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of sail

Words you can make from sail

  • las
  • als
  • sal
  • lis
  • ais
  • ail

Unscramble SAIL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is sail a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Sail 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 sail worth in Scrabble?

Sail is worth 4 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does sail mean?

Sail means: a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel.