With TAIL
5 words · highest scoring is detail at 7 points
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About 6 Letter Words With TAIL
There are 5 six letter words containing TAIL in our dictionary. The highest scoring is detail at 7 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 5 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DETAIL, ENTAIL, TAILED among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
For a wider net, try Words With TAIL, which drops the length limit entirely.
6 Letter Words With TAIL at a Glance
Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words With TAIL
- detail7
- tailed7
- entail6
- retail6
- tailor6
Common 6 Letter Words With TAIL
- detail7
- entail6
- retail6
- tailed7
- tailor6
6 Letter Words With TAIL Defined
- detailNoun · 7 points
- an individual fact or item
- entailVerb · 6 points
- involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence
- retailNoun · 6 points
- the sale of goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
- tailedAdjective · 7 points
- having a tail of a specified kind
- tailorNoun · 6 points
- a person whose occupation is making fitted clothes such as suits, trousers, and jackets to fit individual customers
6 Letter Words With TAIL: Questions
How many six letter words containing TAIL are there?
There are 5 six letter words containing TAIL in our dictionary, and 5 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among six letter words containing TAIL?
DETAIL is the highest scoring option at 7 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common six letter words containing TAIL?
DETAIL, ENTAIL, TAILED are among the most familiar six letter words containing TAIL. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these six letter words containing TAIL valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.