Tail

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

The rear appendage of an animal or the back end of something.

“The dog wagged its tail excitedly.”

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Contains vowels A, I with common consonants T, L.

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Worth 4 points; useful for making plurals or extending.

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