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CANNONBALL

10 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb, interjection

C 3/4
A 1/1
N 1/2
N 1/2
O 1/1
N 1/2
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L 1/2

Definition of CANNONBALL

noun

(artillery)

noun

The act of running and jumping in a flexed position into a swimming pool to create a large splash, mimicking the flight and shape of a cannonball.

"The New Yorker, 30 August 2004, p.40"

verb

To jump/dive into water doing a cannonball landing.

"He cannonballed into the pool, drenching us all."

verb

To careen; to move rapidly

interjection

Yelled when jumping/diving into the water, doing a cannonball landing.

Examples of CANNONBALL in a Sentence

  • "The New Yorker, 30 August 2004, p.40"
  • "He cannonballed into the pool, drenching us all."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
21
points

Is CANNONBALL a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CANNONBALL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: CANNONBALL uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CANNONBALL

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter cannonball Total
Scrabble 3111113111 14
WWF 4122124122 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CANNONBALL

100 words from the letters in CANNONBALL

7-letter words

How to Use CANNONBALL in Word Games

CANNONBALL is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CANNONBALL to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CANNONBALL

What does CANNONBALL mean?
CANNONBALL is a noun. (artillery)
Is CANNONBALL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CANNONBALL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CANNONBALL worth in Scrabble?
CANNONBALL is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CANNONBALL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CANNONBALL. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.