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REELS

/ɹiːlz/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

R 1/1
E 1/1
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S 1/1

Definition of REELS

noun

A shaky or unsteady gait.

noun

A lively dance originating in Scotland; also, the music of this dance; often called a Scottish (or Scotch) reel.

noun

A kind of spool, turning on an axis, on which yarn, threads, lines, or the like, are wound.

"a garden reel"

verb

To wind on a reel.

verb

To spin or revolve repeatedly.

verb

To unwind, to bring or acquire something by spinning or winding something else.

"He reeled off some tape from the roll and sealed the package."

Synonyms of REELS

Words with similar meaning

Examples of REELS in a Sentence

  • "a garden reel"
  • "He reeled off some tape from the roll and sealed the package."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
6
points

Is REELS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

Tip: REELS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for REELS

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

Letter reels Total
Scrabble 11111 5
WWF 11121 6

Anagrams of REELS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use REELS in Word Games

REELS is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, REELS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble REELS to find 34 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About REELS

What does REELS mean?
REELS is a noun. A shaky or unsteady gait.
Is REELS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, REELS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is REELS worth in Scrabble?
REELS is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from REELS?
You can make 34 words from the letters in REELS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of REELS?
Synonyms of REELS include: showreel. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of REELS?
The anagrams of REELS (words using the exact same letters) are: LEERS, LERES, SLEER. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.