Words Containing AILS

Q: How many words containing AILS are there?

There are 196 words containing AILS in our combined English word list. The most common length is 9 letters, with 55 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

Q: What is the highest-scoring word containing AILS?

JEZAILS is worth 23 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are CHECKRAILS (21), FLICKERTAILS (21), BLACKMAILS (20).

Q: What are some common words containing AILS?

Everyday examples include DETAILS , FAILS , TAILS , NAILS , ENTAILS , SAILS , RAILS , TRAILS . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: What is the longest word containing AILS?

FORESTAYSAILS has 13 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, COTTONTAILS (11 letters) is the longest common one.

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All Words Containing AILS 196 words

How often does AILS appear in words?

Our combined English word list has 196 words containing AILS. Most are 9 letters long, they average 11.8 points, the best is JEZAILS (23 points) and 90.3% end in S.

Total words: 196
Most common length: 9 letters; 55 words
Average Scrabble score: 11.8; out of 23 max
Longest word: FORESTAYSAILS; 13 letters
Most common ending: S; 90.3% of words

Most common last letters

s 90.3%
e 2%
d 1.5%

Top vowel pairs

ai100%
ea2.6%
ou2%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

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Highest-scoring word containing AILS

j ₈e ₁z ₁₀a ₁i ₁l ₁s ₁

J 8 + E 1 + Z 10 + A 1 + I 1 + L 1 + S 1 = 23 points

Double word: 46 pts
Triple word: 69 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

jezails

No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.

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How many words containing AILS are there?

There are 196 words containing AILS in our combined English word list. The most common length is 9 letters, with 55 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring word containing AILS?

JEZAILS is worth 23 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are CHECKRAILS (21), FLICKERTAILS (21), BLACKMAILS (20).

What are some common words containing AILS?

Everyday examples include DETAILS, FAILS, TAILS, NAILS, ENTAILS, SAILS, RAILS, TRAILS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word containing AILS?

FORESTAYSAILS has 13 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, COTTONTAILS (11 letters) is the longest common one.

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All Words Containing AILS 196 words

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9-Letter Words With AILS 55

10-Letter Words With AILS 24

11-Letter Words With AILS 11

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