FLAIL
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //fleɪl//
verb
- (transitive) To beat using a flail or similar implement.
- (transitive) To wave or swing vigorously"Tangling with Ziv, Cameron caught him with a flailing elbow, causing the Israeli defender to go down a little easily. However, the referee was in no doubt, much to the displeasure of the home fans."
- (transitive) To thresh.
- (intransitive) To move like a flail."He was flailing wildly, but didn't land a blow."
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 'FLAIL'?
The word FLAIL is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
F4
L1
A1
I1
L1
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'FLAIL'?
The word FLAIL is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
F4
L2
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.