COIL
/kɔɪl/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of COIL
Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
"the sinuous coils of a snake"
Any intrauterine device (Abbreviation: IUD)—the first IUDs were coil-shaped.
A coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow.
To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece.
"A simple transformer can be made by coiling two pieces of insulated copper wire around an iron heart."
To wind into loops (roughly) around a common center.
"The sailor coiled the free end of the hawser on the pier."
To wind cylindrically or spirally.
"The snake coiled itself before springing."
A noise, tumult, bustle, or turmoil.
Examples of COIL in a Sentence
- "the sinuous coils of a snake"
- "A simple transformer can be made by coiling two pieces of insulated copper wire around an iron heart."
- "The sailor coiled the free end of the hawser on the pier."
- "The snake coiled itself before springing."
Word Details
Is COIL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COIL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like COIL are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for COIL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | i | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COIL
9 words from the letters in COIL
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use COIL in Word Games
COIL is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: COIL is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COIL to find 9 additional valid words.