Dictionary
Bail
About 1 syllable
noun · verb · 4 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does bail mean?
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”
Synonymsbail bondbond
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
remove (water) from a vessel with a container
Is BAIL a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is BAIL worth?
Scrabble
6 ptsWords With Friends
8 ptsWordfeud
7 ptsNYT Crossplay
8 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in BAIL
Hooks for BAIL
Add one letter to the front or back of BAIL to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like BAIL
Common words that share the ending -AIL, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.