RELEASES
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of RELEASES
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 RELEASES 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 RELEASES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RELEASES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RELEASES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RELEASES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | l | e | a | s | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RELEASES
100 words from the letters in RELEASES
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How to Use RELEASES in Word Games
RELEASES is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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