Recoil
Yes, recoil is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
What does recoil mean?
noun
- the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
- a movement back from an impact
verb
- draw back, as with fear or pain
she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf
- come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble
- spring back; spring away from an impact
The rubber ball bounced
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for recoil
Word facts
| Letters | 6 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 8 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of recoil
- coiler
Words you can make from recoil
Frequently asked questions
Is recoil a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Recoil 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 recoil worth in Scrabble?
Recoil is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does recoil mean?
Recoil means: the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired.