9-Letter Words Containing: A,S,C,R,I,B,E

• the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired

• a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine

• a fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path

• a miscalculation that recoils on its maker

• come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect

• emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire

• set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire

• Any of certain species of pheasant in the genus Lophura.

• A piece of iron that fits into the back of a fireplace to distribute the heat and keep the brick from cracking.

• fictional character created by Charles Dickens; an eternal optimist

• a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy

• a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining

• a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books

• a card game (usually for two players) in which each player is dealt six cards and discards one or two