COUNTERPUNCH
12 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of COUNTERPUNCH
A punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match.
A punch used in the cutting of other punches, often used to create the negative space in or around a glyph.
To deliver a punch designed to exploit an opponent's momentary defensive weakness caused by a punch thrown by the opponent.
To deliver a competitive response to an opponent designed to exploit a weakness created by the opponent's offensive efforts.
Word Details
Is COUNTERPUNCH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COUNTERPUNCH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COUNTERPUNCH uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COUNTERPUNCH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | u | n | t | e | r | p | u | n | c | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 21 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 27 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COUNTERPUNCH
100 words from the letters in COUNTERPUNCH
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How to Use COUNTERPUNCH in Word Games
COUNTERPUNCH is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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