TAILING
8
Definition
noun
- (architecture) The part of a projecting stone or brick inserted in a wall."[…]iron Bar forming a Tailing for the stones which lie in the doorways"
- (obsolete) The lighter parts of grain separated from the seed by threshing and winnowing; chaff.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 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 'TAILING'?
The word TAILING is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
T1
A1
I1
L1
I1
N1
G2
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'TAILING'?
The word TAILING is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
T1
A1
I1
L2
I1
N2
G3
Total: 11 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.