Pistol
/ˈpɪstəl/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:10 pts6 letters
Definition of Pistol
noun
- A handgun, typically with a chamber integrated in the barrel, a semi-automatic action and a box magazine.
- The mechanical component of a fuse in a bomb or torpedo responsible for firing the detonator.
- A creative and unpredictable jokester, a constant source of entertainment and surprises.
- A small boy who is bright, alert and very active.
- An offensive formation in which the quarterback receives the snap at a distance behind the center, but closer than in a shotgun formation, with a running back lined up behind him.
Anagrams of Pistol
Letter Values
p3
i1
s1
t1
o1
l1
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Pistol
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Pistol"
Pistol is a 6-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "pistol" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Pistol" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "pistol" is a low-scoring word.