VEIL means a piece of fabric worn to cover the face or head, or to conceal, disguise, or obscure something.
Yes. VEIL is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 7 points in Scrabble, 9 in Words With Friends and 7 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | V | E | I | L | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Words With Friends | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| Wordfeud | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
VEIL carries profound cultural and symbolic meaning across civilizations. As a noun, it refers to a piece of fine fabric worn especially by women to cover the head and face, or a length of fabric forming part of a headdress. It also means something that conceals, separates, or screens like a curtain.
As a verb, to veil means to cover with or as if with a veil, to conceal or disguise. Metaphorically, it represents the boundary between the known and unknown, the visible and invisible, the sacred and profane. From "veiled threats" to "lifting the veil of secrecy," the word permeates our language with notions of mystery and revelation.
In literature and poetry, veils symbolize transformation, hidden truths, and the thin boundaries between worlds. Whether in religious contexts, wedding traditions, or mourning customs, veils mark significant life transitions and sacred moments across diverse cultures.
"Veil" derives from Anglo-Norman French "veile," from Latin "vēlum" meaning "sail, curtain, covering." The Latin root connects to "velare" (to cover) and shares origins with "reveal" (re- + velare, literally "to uncover"). This nautical connection - sails being fabric that catches unseen wind - adds poetic depth to the word's evolution. By the 13th century, it specifically meant women's head coverings, while the metaphorical sense of concealment emerged in the 14th century.
Anagrams: EVILLIVEVILE
Hooks: no front hooks; back VEILS.
Words inside VEIL: 9 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: EVILLIVEVILELEVVIELEILIEELLI. See all words from VEIL.