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Trigger

/ˈtɹɪɡə/

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:11 pts7 letters
Definition of Trigger

noun

  1. A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.

    "Just pull the trigger."

  2. A similar device used to activate any mechanism.
  3. An event that initiates others, or incites a response.

    "Sleeping in an unfamiliar room can be a trigger for sleepwalking."

  4. A concept or image that upsets somebody.

    "I can't watch that violent film. Blood is one of my triggers."

  5. An event, experience or other stimulus that initiates a traumatic memory or action in a person.

verb

  1. To fire a weapon.
  2. To initiate something.

    "The controversial article triggered a deluge of angry letters from readers."

  3. To spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone).

    "This story contains a rape scene and may be triggering for rape victims."

  4. To activate; to become active.
Anagrams of Trigger

No exact anagrams found for "trigger". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "trigger" and rearranging:

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Related Word Patterns
TR...Words starting with "tr"...ERWords ending with "er"All 7-letter wordsUnscramble "trigger"
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
t1
r1
i1
g2
g2
e1
r1

Total: 9 Scrabble points

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Find Anagrams of "trigger"All 7-Letter WordsWords Starting With "T"
Rhymes With Trigger
abandonerabaserabaterabetterabhorrerabiderabjurerablerabolisheraborterabraderabridger
Related 7-Letter Words
tabanidtabardstabarettabbiedtabbiestabbingtaberedtabetictableautabletstablingtabloidtabooedtaboredtaborer

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 "Trigger"

Trigger is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Trigger" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "trigger" is a low-scoring word.