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RELEASE

/ɹɪˈliːs/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

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Definition of RELEASE

noun

The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).

noun

The distribution of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product; the distribution can be either public or private.

noun

Anything recently released or made available (as for sale).

"The video store advertised that it had all the latest releases."

verb

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

"He released his grasp on the lever."

verb

To make available to the public.

"They released the new product later than intended."

verb

To free or liberate; to set free.

"He was released after two years in prison."

verb

To lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back.

Antonyms of RELEASE

Words with opposite meaning

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

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
8
points

Is RELEASE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

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 release Total
Scrabble 1111111 7
WWF 1121111 8

Words You Can Make With the Letters in RELEASE

100 words from the letters in RELEASE

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About RELEASE

What does RELEASE mean?
RELEASE is a noun. The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).
Is RELEASE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RELEASE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is RELEASE worth in Scrabble?
RELEASE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from RELEASE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in RELEASE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.