01 Word definition

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4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants

Is NAIL a word?

Yes. NAIL is a 4-letter noun. horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell NAIL?

N-A-I-L

NAIL contains 4 letters, begins with N, and ends with L.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

2noun

  1. a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener

Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score4points
Words With Friends6points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is NAIL spelled?

N1A2I3L4
Starts withNAIFirst 3 letters
Ends withAILLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About NAIL.

How do you spell NAIL?

NAIL is spelled N-A-I-L. It contains 4 letters.