EARWORM
/ˈɪəwɜːm/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of EARWORM
A tune that keeps replaying in one's head or that one keeps thinking about, especially if unwanted.
(originally United States) Short for corn earworm (“larva of the moths Helicoverpa zea (syn. Heliothis zea) and Helicoverpa armigera, which are agricultural pests”).
An earwig.
Word Details
Is EARWORM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EARWORM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | e | a | r | w | o | r | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EARWORM
92 words from the letters in EARWORM
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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.