JAIL — 4 letter word
jail
The word jail has 4 letters: J, A, I, L. It contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 in Words With Friends. As a noun, it means "a place used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government".
4 letter word "jail": J A I L — noun
Scrabble score: 11 Words With Friends: 14
Letter Analysis of jail
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| J | 1 | Consonant | 8 |
| A | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| I | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| L | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
2 vowels, 2 consonants, 4 unique letters
Definition of jail
noun
- a place used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government "If you break the law, you might find yourself in jail." Synonyms: pokey
verb
- to confine lawfully, in or as in a jail "They were jailed after their conviction." Synonyms: remand