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RECOILS

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

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Definition of RECOILS

noun

A starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking.

"the recoil of nature, or of the blood"

noun

The state or condition of having recoiled.

noun

The energy transmitted back to the shooter from a firearm which has fired. Recoil is a function of the weight of the weapon, the weight of the projectile, and the speed at which it leaves the muzzle.

Synonyms of RECOILS

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Examples of RECOILS in a Sentence

  • "the recoil of nature, or of the blood"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is RECOILS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, RECOILS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of RECOILS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for RECOILS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter recoils Total
Scrabble 1131111 9
WWF 1141121 11

Anagrams of RECOILS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in RECOILS

100 words from the letters in RECOILS

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How to Use RECOILS in Word Games

RECOILS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since RECOILS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RECOILS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About RECOILS

What does RECOILS mean?
RECOILS is a noun. A starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking.
Is RECOILS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RECOILS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is RECOILS worth in Scrabble?
RECOILS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from RECOILS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in RECOILS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of RECOILS?
Synonyms of RECOILS include: kick. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of RECOILS?
The anagrams of RECOILS (words using the exact same letters) are: COILERS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.