RECOILS
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of RECOILS
A starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking.
"the recoil of nature, or of the blood"
The state or condition of having recoiled.
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.
Examples of RECOILS in a Sentence
- "the recoil of nature, or of the blood"
Word Details
Is RECOILS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RECOILS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | r | e | c | o | i | l | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
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.