With TAIL
6 words · highest scoring is cocktail at 16 points
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About 8 Letter Words With TAIL
There are 6 eight letter words containing TAIL in our dictionary. The highest scoring is cocktail at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 6 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — COCKTAIL, PONYTAIL, TAILGATE 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 TAIL at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With TAIL
- cocktail16
- ponytail13
- detailed10
- tailgate9
- tailored9
- retailer8
Common 8 Letter Words With TAIL
- cocktail16
- detailed10
- ponytail13
- retailer8
- tailgate9
- tailored9
8 Letter Words With TAIL Defined
- cocktailNoun · 16 points
- an alcoholic drink consisting of a spirit or spirits mixed with other ingredients, such as fruit juice or cream
- detailedAdjective · 10 points
- having many details or facts; showing attention to detail
- ponytailNoun · 13 points
- a hairstyle in which the hair is drawn back and tied at the back of the head so as to hang down
- retailerNoun · 8 points
- a person or business that sells goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
- tailgateNoun · 9 points
- a hinged flap at the back of a truck that can be lowered or removed when loading or unloading the vehicle
- tailoredAdjective · 9 points
- (of clothes) smart, fitted, and well cut
8 Letter Words With TAIL: Questions
How many eight letter words containing TAIL are there?
There are 6 eight letter words containing TAIL in our dictionary, and 6 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing TAIL?
COCKTAIL is the highest scoring option at 16 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing TAIL?
COCKTAIL, PONYTAIL, TAILGATE are among the most familiar eight letter words containing TAIL. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight 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.