FAIL
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Definition
Pronunciation: //feɪl//
verb
- (intransitive) To be unsuccessful."Throughout my life, I have always failed."
- (transitive) Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)"The truck failed to start."
- (transitive) To neglect."The report fails to take into account all the mitigating factors."
- (intransitive) Of a machine, etc.: to cease to operate correctly."After running five minutes, the engine failed."
noun
- (slang, US) A failure (something incapable of success).
- (uncountable, slang) Poor quality; substandard workmanship."The project was full of fail."
adj
- (slang, US) Unsuccessful; inadequate; unacceptable in some way.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 7 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 8 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'FAIL'?
The word FAIL is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
F4
A1
I1
L1
Total: 7 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'FAIL'?
The word FAIL is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
F4
A1
I1
L2
Total: 8 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.