Dictionary
Hobnail
h 4o 1b 3n 1a 1i 1l 1
About 2 syllables
noun · verb · 7 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does hobnail mean?
noun
a short nail with a thick head; used to protect the soles of boots
verb
supply with hobnails
Is HOBNAIL 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 HOBNAIL worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
14 ptsWordfeud
13 ptsNYT Crossplay
13 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in HOBNAIL
Hooks for HOBNAIL
Add one letter to the front or back of HOBNAIL to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like HOBNAIL
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 Hobnail: quick answers
Is HOBNAIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HOBNAIL is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is HOBNAIL worth?
HOBNAIL scores 12 points in Scrabble, 14 in Words With Friends, 13 in Wordfeud and 13 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does hobnail mean?
As a noun, hobnail means “a short nail with a thick head”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in HOBNAIL?
You can make 90 shorter words from HOBNAIL, such as BLAH, ALBINO, BAH, BOH. See the full list.