1noun
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
01 Word definition
recoil
6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants
Is RECOIL a word?
Yes. RECOIL is a 6-letter noun. the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
R-E-C-O-I-LHow do you spell RECOIL?
RECOIL contains 6 letters, begins with R, and ends with L.
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2noun
a movement back from an impact
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗kickrepercussionreboundbacklash
02 Letter breakdown
How is RECOIL spelled?
R1E2C3O4I5L6
03 Word-game status
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
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About RECOIL.
How do you spell RECOIL?
RECOIL is spelled R-E-C-O-I-L. It contains 6 letters.