COMEBACK
/ˈkʌmbæk/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of COMEBACK
A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity.
"That fad went out with the eighties, but I think it's making a comeback."
A retort or answer, particularly a quick or clever one.
"I wish I had thought of a quick comeback for his comment."
An occurrence of an athlete or sports team in a competition overcoming a substantial disadvantage in points to win or draw.
Examples of COMEBACK in a Sentence
- "That fad went out with the eighties, but I think it's making a comeback."
- "I wish I had thought of a quick comeback for his comment."
Word Details
Is COMEBACK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COMEBACK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COMEBACK uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COMEBACK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | m | e | b | a | c | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 20 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 24 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMEBACK
91 words from the letters in COMEBACK
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How to Use COMEBACK in Word Games
COMEBACK is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COMEBACK to find 91 additional valid words.