Unscramble JAIL

The letters J, A, I, L can be unscrambled into 5 words. JAIL has no other single-word anagram in our word list. The highest-scoring word is AIL (3 points).

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Meaning

What does JAIL mean?

  1. 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)
  2. verb lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Word facts

JAIL in word games

11classic points
14Words With Friends points
4letters (2 vowels)
Commonabout 42 uses per million words

JAIL is valid in the ENABLE word list used by many word game apps. In everyday English it is common: used every day in ordinary English. Points are face values only, without board bonuses.

Anagrams of JAIL

There is no other single word that uses exactly the letters J, A, I, L. Try the anagram solver for two-word anagrams.

Words made from the letters in JAIL

5 words, longest first. Faded words are valid in word games but rarely used in everyday English.

3-letter words 1 word

ail3

2-letter words 4 words

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Add one letter to JAIL

Words you can make with all the letters of JAIL plus one more. Handy when there is a free tile on the board.

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Frequently asked questions

What words can you make with the letters in JAIL?
You can make 5 words from the letters J, A, I, L. The full list, grouped by length, is shown above.
What is an anagram of JAIL?
JAIL has no single-word anagram in our word list.
How many points is JAIL worth?
JAIL is worth 11 points with classic tile values and 14 points in Words With Friends, before any board bonuses.
Is JAIL a valid word?
Yes. JAIL is in the ENABLE word list used by many word game apps, and it is a noun in the WordNet dictionary.

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