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EARWORM

/ˈɪəwɜːm/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

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Definition of EARWORM

noun

A tune that keeps replaying in one's head or that one keeps thinking about, especially if unwanted.

noun

(originally United States) Short for corn earworm (“larva of the moths Helicoverpa zea (syn. Heliothis zea) and Helicoverpa armigera, which are agricultural pests”).

noun

An earwig.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
13
points

Is EARWORM a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of EARWORM earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for EARWORM

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

Letter earworm Total
Scrabble 1114113 12
WWF 1114114 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in EARWORM

92 words from the letters in EARWORM

How to Use EARWORM in Word Games

EARWORM is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since EARWORM uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EARWORM to find 92 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About EARWORM

What does EARWORM mean?
EARWORM is a noun. A tune that keeps replaying in one's head or that one keeps thinking about, especially if unwanted.
Is EARWORM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EARWORM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EARWORM worth in Scrabble?
EARWORM is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from EARWORM?
You can make 92 words from the letters in EARWORM. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.