127 Words Ending in AIL
The ending AIL appears in 127 words, from 3-letter words up to 12 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 31 entries. Average word length: 7.1 letters.
L is a very common ending letter. It closes adjectives (beautiful, normal, final), nouns (animal, metal, signal), and verbs (travel, cancel, appeal).
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in AIL: JEZAIL (22 pts), BLACKMAIL (19 pts), FORESTAYSAIL (18 pts), BLACKTAIL (17 pts), FOXTAIL (17 pts). The shortest is AIL (3 letters) and the longest is FORESTAYSAIL (12 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with ZOO.
Notable words: BAIL — to set free by putting up security [v].; AVAIL — to be of use or advantage to [v].; AGNAIL — a torn shred of skin beside the nail [n].; ABIGAIL — (archaic) a lady's maid [n]. Browse words ending in ADZ for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in AIL?
JEZAIL scores 22 points. Runner-up: BLACKMAIL at 19 points. See words starting with AHA for more high-value options.
How many words end in AIL?
Our dictionary has 127 words that end in AIL. They range from 3 to 12 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (31).
What is the shortest word that ends in AIL?
AIL at just 3 letters. It means: to be indisposed [v].