01 Word definition

pail

4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants

Is PAIL a word?

Yes. PAIL is a 4-letter noun. a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell PAIL?

P-A-I-L

PAIL contains 4 letters, begins with P, and ends with L.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

2noun

  1. the quantity contained in a pail

Synonyms
bucketpailful
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score6points
Words With Friends8points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is PAIL spelled?

P1A2I3L4
Starts withPAIFirst 3 letters
Ends withAILLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play PAIL?

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Base tile value: 6 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 8 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About PAIL.

How do you spell PAIL?

PAIL is spelled P-A-I-L. It contains 4 letters.