What does JAIL mean?
- Pronunciation
- /dʒeɪl/
- Letters
- 4
- Scrabble score
- 11
- Words With Friends score
- 14
- How common
- Common
Meaning
noun
- 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)
verb
- lock up or confine, in or as in a jail“The suspects were imprisoned without trial”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
jails12jailing15
Anagrams of JAIL
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside JAIL
5 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
Related
Questions
Is JAIL a valid word in word games?
JAIL is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is JAIL worth?
JAIL is worth 11 points with Scrabble letter values and 14 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from JAIL?
5 other words, including AL, LA, LI and AI.