MISFIRING
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of MISFIRING
To fail to discharge properly.
(of an engine) To fail to ignite in the proper sequence.
(by extension) To fail to achieve the anticipated result.
"His practical joke misfired and he nearly burnt my left hand."
The situation where something misfires.
Examples of MISFIRING in a Sentence
- "His practical joke misfired and he nearly burnt my left hand."
Word Details
Is MISFIRING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MISFIRING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MISFIRING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MISFIRING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | i | s | f | i | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MISFIRING
92 words from the letters in MISFIRING
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How to Use MISFIRING in Word Games
MISFIRING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MISFIRING to find 92 additional valid words.