Word: AILS
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Definition of AILS
- An ailment; trouble; illness.
- To cause to suffer; to trouble, afflict. (Now chiefly in interrogative or indefinite constructions.)
"Have some chicken soup. It's good for what ails you."
- To be ill; to suffer; to be troubled.
- The awn of barley or other types of corn.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "ails" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "ails" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AILS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is AILS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in AILS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing AILS:
- # the ails effect
- # master of ails
- # playing with ails
- # in terms of ails
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