Word: TAILED
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of TAILED
- To follow and observe surreptitiously.
"Tail that car!"
- To hold by the end; said of a timber when it rests upon a wall or other support; with in or into
- To swing with the stern in a certain direction; said of a vessel at anchor.
"This vessel tails downstream."
- (often in combination) Having a tail.
"There are several tailed species of mammals."
- Of certain butterflies, having one or more filamentous projections on the tornal section of each hind wing.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "tailed" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "tailed", surprising the rest of the board members."
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 | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TAILED a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TAILED worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TAILED? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TAILED:
- # the tailed effect
- # master of tailed
- # playing with tailed
- # in terms of tailed
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