BAILS
7
Definition
noun
- (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial"the judge set bail at $10,000"
- the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial)"he is out on bail"
verb
- release after a security has been paid
- deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
- secure the release of (someone) by providing security
- empty (a vessel) by bailing
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 7 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 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 'BAILS'?
The word BAILS is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
B3
A1
I1
L1
S1
Total: 7 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BAILS'?
The word BAILS is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
B4
A1
I1
L2
S1
Total: 9 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.