Words Containing FAIL

18 words contain FAIL anywhere. Scores range up to 19 points (UNFAILINGNESSES), averaging 13.1 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

To be unsuccessful or not work.

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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Past tense of FAIL.

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11Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Present participle of FAIL.

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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

In a failing manner.

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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of FAILING.

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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

A ribbed fabric of silk, cotton, or rayon.

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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of FAILLE.

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US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

Automatic switching to a backup system on primary failure.

9Letters
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US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of FAILOVER.

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8Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Third-person singular present tense of FAIL.

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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

The lack of success in achieving a goal.

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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of FAILURE.

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17Points
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US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

An error in a legal pleading, or its acknowledgment.

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18Points
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US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of JEOFAIL.

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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Never failing or running out.

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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

In a consistently reliable manner.

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US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

The quality of being constant and reliable.

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19Points
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US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of UNFAILINGNESS.

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UNFAILINGNESSES scores 19 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.