quail
VERBNOUN
/kweɪl/
5 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH Q
quail is a valid 5-letter word worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
Q10U1A1I1L1
10 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =14 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 28TRIPLE WORD → 42
MEANING
What does quail mean?
VERB · 1 SENSE
1
Draw back, as with fear or pain.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
Flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised.
BROADER
2
Small gallinaceous game birds.
BROADER
NARROWER