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Wail

Yes, wail is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble.

What does wail mean?

noun

  1. a cry of sorrow and grief their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward

verb

  1. emit long loud cries wail in self-pity
  2. cry weakly or softly she wailed with pain

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for wail

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants2 / 2
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of wail

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters WAIL.

Words you can make from wail

Unscramble WAIL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is wail a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Wail 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 wail worth in Scrabble?

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

What does wail mean?

Wail means: a cry of sorrow and grief.