AVAIL
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //əˈveɪl//
verb
- (transitive, often reflexive) To turn to the advantage of. [(chiefly) with of]"I availed myself of the opportunity."
- (transitive) To be of service to."Artifices will not avail the sinner in the day of judgment."
- (transitive) To promote; to assist.
- (intransitive) To be of use or advantage; to answer or serve the purpose; to have strength, force, or efficacy sufficient to accomplish the object."The plea in court must avail."
noun
- (now only US) Proceeds; profits from business transactions."the avails of their own industry"
- (television, advertising) An advertising slot or package."The salesperson at an affiliate TV station might prepare an avail which offers two weeks of spots in early and late news[…]."
- (US, politics, journalism) A press avail."While holding an avail yesterday, the candidate lashed out at critics."
- (British, acting) Non-binding notice of availability for work.
adj
- (colloquial) Clipping of available."In another incident, Henry allegedly sent Areu a video titled "Fastest interview" in which a woman flashes her vagina to a man during a job interview and then immediately receives a job offer. Henry allegedly followed up the video by texting Areu, "Are you avail for anchor interview.""
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'AVAIL'?
The word AVAIL is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
A1
V4
A1
I1
L1
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'AVAIL'?
The word AVAIL is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
A1
V5
A1
I1
L2
Total: 10 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.