Dictionary
Doornail
d 2o 1o 1r 1n 1a 1i 1l 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does doornail mean?
noun
a nail with a large head; formerly used to decorate doors
Is DOORNAIL 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 DOORNAIL worth?
Scrabble
9 ptsWords With Friends
11 ptsWordfeud
9 ptsNYT Crossplay
10 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DOORNAIL
Hooks for DOORNAIL
Add one letter to the front or back of DOORNAIL to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like DOORNAIL
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.
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All words ending in -AIL Doornail: quick answers
Is DOORNAIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DOORNAIL is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 9 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DOORNAIL worth?
DOORNAIL scores 9 points in Scrabble, 11 in Words With Friends, 9 in Wordfeud and 10 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does doornail mean?
As a noun, doornail means “a nail with a large head”.
What words can you make with the letters in DOORNAIL?
You can make 185 shorter words from DOORNAIL, such as LARDOON, ORDINAL, ALDRIN, DOLINA. See the full list.