RELEASE
/ɹɪˈliːs/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of RELEASE
The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).
The distribution of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product; the distribution can be either public or private.
Anything recently released or made available (as for sale).
"The video store advertised that it had all the latest releases."
To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.
"He released his grasp on the lever."
To make available to the public.
"They released the new product later than intended."
To free or liberate; to set free.
"He was released after two years in prison."
To lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back.
Examples of RELEASE in a Sentence
- "The video store advertised that it had all the latest releases."
- "He released his grasp on the lever."
- "They released the new product later than intended."
- "He was released after two years in prison."
Word Details
Is RELEASE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RELEASE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of RELEASE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.
Letter Values for RELEASE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | l | e | a | s | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RELEASE
100 words from the letters in RELEASE
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How to Use RELEASE in Word Games
RELEASE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since RELEASE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 57 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RELEASE to find 100 additional valid words.