Avail

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

To be of use or benefit; to take advantage of.

“She availed herself of every opportunity to learn.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əˈveɪl/

Syllables

a·vail

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Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Avail" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early.

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Scrabble

"Avail" is worth 8 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Avail

Anagrams of Avail

Words that use exactly the same letters as “avail”.

alvia

Words you can make from Avail

Shorter words formed from the letters in “avail”.

alai alia aval

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “avail”.

latvia

Longer words starting with Avail

Words that begin with “avail”.

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