Release has 31 synonyms including free, relinquish, issue. Opposite words include hold and block. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Release contains 7 letters: 4 vowels (E, A) and 3 consonants (R, L, S). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Release scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. As a 7-letter word, release can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 4 vowels and 3 consonants, this word has a vowel-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| acquittance | 24 | 28 | 11 |
| relinquish | 22 | 24 | 10 |
| unfreeze | 20 | 22 | 8 |
| expiration | 19 | 21 | 10 |
| discharge | 16 | 17 | 9 |
The most common synonyms for release are free, relinquish, issue, discharge, liberation. In total, there are 31 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of release include hold, block, freeze.
Yes, release is a valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 8 points.
Release has 7 letters: 4 vowels (E, A) and 3 consonants (R, L, S).