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Misfire

Yes, misfire is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does misfire mean?

noun

  1. an explosion that fails to occur
  2. a failure to hit (or meet or find etc)

verb

  1. fail to fire or detonate The guns misfired

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for misfire

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of misfire

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters MISFIRE.

Words you can make from misfire

Unscramble MISFIRE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is misfire a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Misfire 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 misfire worth in Scrabble?

Misfire is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does misfire mean?

Misfire means: an explosion that fails to occur.