Dictionary
Tailwind
t 1a 1i 1l 1w 4i 1n 1d 2
About 2 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does tailwind mean?
noun
wind blowing in the same direction as the path of a ship or aircraft
Is TAILWIND 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 TAILWIND worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
14 ptsWordfeud
12 ptsNYT Crossplay
14 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in TAILWIND
Hooks for TAILWIND
Add one letter to the front or back of TAILWIND to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like TAILWIND
Common words that share the ending -IND, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
behindremindmankindwoodwindrescindspellbindwhirlwindrebindrewindunkindunwindgrindbindfindkindmindwindblindwomankindmastermindhindrind
All words ending in -IND Tailwind: quick answers
Is TAILWIND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. TAILWIND 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 TAILWIND worth?
TAILWIND scores 12 points in Scrabble, 14 in Words With Friends, 12 in Wordfeud and 14 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does tailwind mean?
As a noun, tailwind means “wind blowing in the same direction as the path of a ship or aircraft”.
What words can you make with the letters in TAILWIND?
You can make 120 shorter words from TAILWIND, such as DIWAN, AWDL, DAWN, DAWT. See the full list.