Uncoil
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To unwind or straighten something that has been wound into a coil.
“The snake began to uncoil slowly from its resting position when it sensed movement nearby.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ʌnˈkɔɪəl/
Syllables
un·coil
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Wordle
Starts with UNC, ends in -OIL, contains COIL within the word
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Scrabble
UNCOIL scores 8 points, all common tiles, COIL is a useful embedded stem
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