Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is EMAIL a Scrabble word?
Yes. EMAIL is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 letters, 7 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
communicate electronically on the computer; "she e-mailed me the good news"
- (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in; "you cannot send packages by electronic mail"
- communicate electronically on the computer; "she e-mailed me the good news"
Synonyms
electronic mail, e-mail, netmail
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
EMAIL scores 7 points before board multipliers.
- E = 1
- M = 3
- A = 1
- I = 1
- L = 1
Letter counts: A×1, E×1, I×1, L×1, M×1
Anagrams of EMAIL
Similar 5-letter words
Crossword relevance
EMAIL is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with E, ends with L, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "EMAIL — communicate electronically on the computer; "she e-mailed me the good news"" (7 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
EMAIL is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is EMAIL a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
EMAIL (noun): (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in; "you cannot send packages by electronic mail". Additional senses: communicate electronically on the computer; "she e-mailed me the good news".
In standard Scrabble scoring, EMAIL totals 7 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. EMAIL relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
EMAIL is 5 letters long, begins with E, ends with L, and sorts to the alphagram AEILM. There are 3 anagrams in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 2 consonants.
Among 20 tracked 5-letter entries, EMAIL ranks by raw score (7 points). Anagram alternatives include MAILE, MALIE, MELIA — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include JAZZY, FEZZY, FIZZY, FUZZY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, EMAIL carries 3 vowels and 2 consonants. Its vowel-heavy shape often plays cleanly from racks with excess vowels. Hooks on E or L are common study angles; browse words starting with E and words ending with L to rehearse parallel sets.
EMAIL is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with E, ends with L, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 5-letter entries like EMAIL frequently cross shorter words; knowing that EMAIL contains A, E, I, L, M helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as e???l to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside EMAIL include EM, MA, AI — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: E, M, A, I, L. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble email directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 7 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat EMAIL as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "EMAIL — communicate electronically on the computer; "she e-mailed me the good news"" (7 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is EMAIL a valid Scrabble word?
- EMAIL is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 letters, 7 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is EMAIL worth in Scrabble?
- EMAIL is worth 7 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: communicate electronically on the computer; "she e-mailed me the good news". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does EMAIL mean?
- EMAIL (noun): (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in; "you cannot send packages by electronic mail". Additional senses: communicate electronically on the computer; "she e-mailed me the good news". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of EMAIL?
- EMAIL scores 7 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 5-letter words.
- Does EMAIL have anagrams?
- Yes. EMAIL has 3 anagrams in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in EMAIL?
- EMAIL has 5 letters, starts with E, ends with L, and uses the alphagram AEILM (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find EMAIL?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 5-letter results or "contains" patterns that match EMAIL. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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