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01 Word definition

repel

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is REPEL a word?

Yes. REPEL is a 5-letter verb. cause to move back by force or influence Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell REPEL?

R-E-P-E-L

REPEL contains 5 letters, begins with R, and ends with L.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. cause to move back by force or influence

    “repel the enemy”

2verb

  1. be repellent to; cause aversion in

Synonyms
driverepulseforce backpush backbeat back
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score7points
Words With Friends9points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is REPEL spelled?

R1E2P3E4L5
Starts withREPFirst 3 letters
Ends withPELLast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats E
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →5-letter words →Words starting with REP →Words ending in PEL →Words made from REPEL →Words with E →Words with L →Words with P →Words with R →

03 Word-game status

Can you play REPEL?

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Base tile value: 7 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

leper7 pts

05 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About REPEL.

How do you spell REPEL?

REPEL is spelled R-E-P-E-L. It contains 5 letters.