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Jails
j 8a 1i 1l 1s 1
About 1 syllable
noun · verb · 5 letters · Common · plural and third-person singular form of jail
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : valid
What does jails mean?
noun
verb
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
“The suspects were imprisoned without trial”
Synonymsimprisonincarceratelagimmureput behind bars
Definitions shown for jail, the base form of jails.
Is JAILS 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) | Yes |
How many points is JAILS worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
15 ptsWordfeud
14 ptsNYT Crossplay
15 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in JAILS
Words that end like JAILS
Common words that share the ending -AILS, 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 -AILS Jails: quick answers
Is JAILS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. JAILS 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 JAILS worth?
JAILS scores 12 points in Scrabble, 15 in Words With Friends, 14 in Wordfeud and 15 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does jails mean?
jails is the plural and third-person singular form of jail, which means “a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in JAILS?
You can make 21 shorter words from JAILS, such as JAIL, JAI, JA, AILS. See the full list.