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mail

noun · verb

Mail can refer to the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service, the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office, or a conveyance that transports the letters and packages that are conveyed by the postal system. As a verb, mail can mean to cause to be directed or transmitted to another place or send via the postal service.

7 meanings4 lettersScrabble 6

Length

4

Scrabble

6

WWF

8

Starts

MA

Ends

AIL

Difficulty

Easy

Dictionary

What Does “MAIL” Mean?

mail has 7 documented senses across noun, verb.

Noun

5 senses
1

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

2

the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office

the mail handles billions of items every day

he works for the United States mail service

in England they call mail ‘the post’

Synonyms

3

a conveyance that transports the letters and packages that are conveyed by the postal system

4

any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered

your mail is on the table

is there any post for me?

she was opening her post

Synonyms

5

(Middle Ages) flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings

Verb

2 senses
1

send via the postal service

I'll mail you the check tomorrow

2

cause to be directed or transmitted to another place

send me your latest results

I'll mail you the paper when it's written

They mail the parcel to their parents

They mail them the parcel

Synonyms

Synonyms for MAIL

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

4

Vowels

2

Consonants

2

Word Intelligence

Explore the word mail with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.

Definition

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

Length

4 letters

Starts With

M

Ends With

L

Vowels

2

Consonants

2

Letters

M, A, I, L

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

m
a
i
l

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for mail.

MAIL is a 4-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 6.
It starts with M and ends with L.
It contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 50%.
It is an isogram, meaning no letter repeats.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCD.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CVVC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using mail in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★☆☆☆

MAIL has a Scrabble score of 6. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★☆☆☆

MAIL is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

MAIL can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 4-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★★☆

MAIL uses unique letters, giving more flexibility when checking possible anagrams and word game combinations.

Letter Intelligence

A deeper look at the letter structure, patterns, and useful game signals inside mail.

Unique Letters

4

Repeated Letters

0

Highest Value Letter

M

Letter Pattern

ABCD

CV Pattern

CVVC

Vowel Share

50%

Consonant Share

50%

Bigrams

MA, AI, IL

Trigrams

MAI, AIL

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for mail.

MAIL is a 4-letter short fill.
It starts with M and ends with L, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CVVC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Easy.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 4 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CVVC, making it relatively easy to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 6, it offers moderate scoring potential.
The word begins with M and ends with L, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Every letter appears only once.

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