With FAIL
2 words · highest scoring is failings at 12 points
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About 8 Letter Words With FAIL
There are 2 eight letter words containing FAIL in our dictionary. The highest scoring is failings at 12 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 2 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — FAILINGS, FAILURES 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.
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8 Letter Words With FAIL at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With FAIL
- failings12
- failures11
Common 8 Letter Words With FAIL
- failings12
- failures11
8 Letter Words With FAIL Defined
- failingsNoun · 12 points
- a weakness, especially in a person's character; a shortcoming
- failuresNoun · 11 points
- lack of success
8 Letter Words With FAIL: Questions
How many eight letter words containing FAIL are there?
There are 2 eight letter words containing FAIL in our dictionary, and 2 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing FAIL?
FAILINGS is the highest scoring option at 12 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing FAIL?
FAILINGS, FAILURES are among the most familiar eight letter words containing FAIL. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing FAIL 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.