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CURLY

/ˈkɜːli/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

C 3/4
U 1/2
R 1/1
L 1/2
Y 4/3

Definition of CURLY

noun

A person or animal with curly hair.

adjective

Having curls.

adjective

Curling in a direction, as opposed to straight (quotation marks or apostrophes)

adjective

Complicated and difficult; knotty.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
12
points

Is CURLY a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CURLY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: CURLY uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CURLY

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter curly Total
Scrabble 31114 10
WWF 42123 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CURLY

10 words from the letters in CURLY

How to Use CURLY in Word Games

CURLY is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, CURLY is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CURLY to find 10 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CURLY

What does CURLY mean?
CURLY is a noun. A person or animal with curly hair.
Is CURLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CURLY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CURLY worth in Scrabble?
CURLY is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CURLY?
You can make 10 words from the letters in CURLY. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.