COILED
/kɔɪld/
6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of COILED
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."
In the form of coils; having coils.
"a coiled serpent"
Prepared and poised to act, like a snake that has coiled its lower body so it can strike.
Examples of COILED in a Sentence
- "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."
- "a coiled serpent"
Word Details
Is COILED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COILED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COILED uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COILED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | i | l | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COILED
70 words from the letters in COILED
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How to Use COILED in Word Games
COILED is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, COILED is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COILED to find 70 additional valid words.