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KILL

/kɪl/

4-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points

K 5
I 1
L 1
L 1

Meaning of KILL

noun
  1. The act of killing.
    "The assassin liked to make a clean kill, and thus favored small arms over explosives."
  2. Specifically, the death blow.
    "The hunter delivered the kill with a pistol shot to the head."
verb
  1. To put to death; to extinguish the life of.
    "Smoking kills more people each year than alcohol and drugs combined."
  2. To render inoperative.
    "He killed the engine and turned off the headlights, but remained in the car, waiting."
noun
  1. (north-east US) A creek; a body of water; a channel or arm of the sea.
    "Schuylkill, Catskill, etc."
noun
  1. A kiln.
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About the word KILL

Is "KILL" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "KILL" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "KILL" worth?

In Scrabble, "KILL" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.

What does "KILL" mean?

The act of killing.

Does "KILL" have any anagrams?

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