What does MAIL mean?

Pronunciation
/meɪl/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
6
Words With Friends score
8
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
  2. the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office“the mail handles billions of items every day”
  3. a conveyance that transports the letters and packages that are conveyed by the postal system
  4. any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered“your mail is on the table”
  5. (Middle Ages) flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings

verb

  1. send via the postal service“I'll mail you the check tomorrow”
  2. cause to be directed or transmitted to another place“send me your latest results”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

mails7mailes8

Anagrams of MAIL

lima6

Words inside MAIL

12 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

ail3aim5 ami5lam5mil5 ai2 al2am4la2 li2 ma4 mi4

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Questions

Is MAIL a valid word in word games?

MAIL 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 MAIL worth?

MAIL is worth 6 points with Scrabble letter values and 8 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from MAIL?

12 other words, including AM, AL, LA and MA.