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Counterattack

Yes, counterattack is a valid Scrabble word. It has 13 letters and is worth 21 points in Scrabble.

What does counterattack mean?

noun

  1. an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
  2. (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board

verb

  1. make a counterattack

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for counterattack

Word facts

Letters13
Vowels / consonants5 / 8
Scrabble points21
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of counterattack

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters COUNTERATTACK.

Words you can make from counterattack

Unscramble COUNTERATTACK for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is counterattack a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Counterattack is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is counterattack worth in Scrabble?

Counterattack is worth 21 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does counterattack mean?

Counterattack means: an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc..