Words Starting With FAIL

12 words start with FAIL. Scores range up to 16 points (FAILINGLY), averaging 11.1 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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Total Words
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Unique Endings
11.1
Avg. Points
16
Max Points
4Letters
7Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

To be unsuccessful or not work.

6Letters
10Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Past tense of FAIL.

7Letters
11Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Present participle of FAIL.

9Letters
16Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

In a failing manner.

8Letters
12Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of FAILING.

6Letters
9Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

A ribbed fabric of silk, cotton, or rayon.

7Letters
10Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of FAILLE.

8Letters
14Points
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US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

Automatic switching to a backup system on primary failure.

9Letters
15Points
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US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of FAILOVER.

5Letters
8Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Third-person singular present tense of FAIL.

7Letters
10Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

The lack of success in achieving a goal.

8Letters
11Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of FAILURE.

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How many words starting with fail are there?

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What is the highest-scoring word start with FAIL?

FAILINGLY scores 16 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.