Breakaway
Scrabble:21 ptsWWF:21 pts9 letters
Definition of Breakaway
noun
- The act of breaking away from something.
- A group of riders which has gone ahead of the peloton.
- A situation in the game where one or more players of a team attack towards the goal of the other team without having any defenders in front of them.
- The act of getting away from one's opponent; the separation of the boxers after a spell of infighting.
- A stampede of animals.
adjective
- Having broken away from a larger unit.
"The breakaway republic is slowly establishing order and civil society."
- Capable of breaking off without damaging the larger structure.
"a breakaway wall"
- Occurring during or as a result of a breakaway (see Noun)
- (entertainment industry) Enjoying rapid popular success.
Anagrams of Breakaway
No exact anagrams found for "breakaway". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
b3
r1
e1
a1
k5
a1
w4
a1
y4
Total: 21 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Breakaway
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 "Breakaway"
Breakaway is a 9-letter word that scores 21 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Breakaway" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "breakaway" is a high-scoring word.