COIL
/kɔɪl/
4-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of COIL
noun
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Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
"the sinuous coils of a snake"
- Any intrauterine device (Abbreviation: IUD)—the first IUDs were coil-shaped.
verb
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To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece.
"A simple transformer can be made by coiling two pieces of insulated copper wire around an iron heart."
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To wind into loops (roughly) around a common center.
"The sailor coiled the free end of the hawser on the pier."
noun
- A noise, tumult, bustle, or turmoil.
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Anagrams of COIL
loci6
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About the word COIL
Is "COIL" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "COIL" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "COIL" worth?
In Scrabble, "COIL" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.
What does "COIL" mean?
Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
What are the anagrams of "COIL"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as COIL: LOCI.