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RECOILED
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TWL06 ✓
SOWPODS ✓
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Classic
11
pts
Big
11
pts
Super Big
11
pts
RECOILED is a valid 8-letter Boggle word. It's listed in all three major word lists — TWL06, SOWPODS, and ENABLE1. It scores 11 in Classic, 11 in Big, and 11 in Super Big Boggle.
RECOILED root RECOIL-ed
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noun
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countableuncountableA starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking.
- the recoil of nature, or of the blood
- countableuncountableThe state or condition of having recoiled.
- countableuncountableThe energy transmitted back to the shooter from a firearm which has fired. Recoil is a function of the weight of the weapon, the weight of the projectile, and the speed at which it leaves the muzzle.
- countableuncountableAn escapement in which, after each beat, the scape-wheel recoils slightly.
verb
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intransitiveTo pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment.
- He recoiled in disgust when he saw the mess.
- archaicintransitiveTo recoil before an opponent.
- intransitiveOf a firearm: to quickly push back when fired.
- intransitiveobsoleteTo retire, withdraw.