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WILDCATS

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

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Definition of WILDCATS

noun

A cat that lives in the wilderness, specifically

noun

A person who acts like a wildcat, (usually) a violent and easily-angered person or a sexually vigorous one.

noun

An offensive formation with an unbalanced line and a snap directly to the running back rather than the quarterback.

verb

To drill for oil in an area where no oil has been found before.

"You'd have to be very rich or very desperate to go wildcatting that far east."

noun

A cartridge modified from another calibre rather than being commercially produced.

noun

(organized labour) A labour strike that has not been authorized by the leaders of a trade union.

Synonyms of WILDCATS

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Examples of WILDCATS in a Sentence

  • "You'd have to be very rich or very desperate to go wildcatting that far east."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
16
points

Is WILDCATS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: WILDCATS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for WILDCATS

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

Letter wildcats Total
Scrabble 41123111 14
WWF 41224111 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in WILDCATS

100 words from the letters in WILDCATS

How to Use WILDCATS in Word Games

WILDCATS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About WILDCATS

What does WILDCATS mean?
WILDCATS is a noun. A cat that lives in the wilderness, specifically
Is WILDCATS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WILDCATS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WILDCATS worth in Scrabble?
WILDCATS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from WILDCATS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in WILDCATS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of WILDCATS?
Synonyms of WILDCATS include: bobcat, desert cat, feral cat, wildcat. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.