COILS

/kɔɪlz/

5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of COILS

noun
  1. Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
    "the sinuous coils of a snake"
  2. Any intrauterine device (Abbreviation: IUD)—the first IUDs were coil-shaped.
verb
  1. 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."
  2. To wind into loops (roughly) around a common center.
    "The sailor coiled the free end of the hawser on the pier."
noun
  1. A noise, tumult, bustle, or turmoil.
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About the word COILS

Is "COILS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "COILS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "COILS" worth?

In Scrabble, "COILS" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.

What does "COILS" mean?

Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.

Does "COILS" have any anagrams?

No, "COILS" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.