PINWHEEL
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of PINWHEEL
An artificial flower with a stem, usually plastic, for children: the flower spins round in the wind, like a small paper windmill.
A firework which forms a kind of spinning wheel.
A cogged (toothed) gear.
To spin.
"The damaged fighter jet pinwheeled out of control, the g forces pushing the pilot so hard he couldn't reach the ejection switch."
Examples of PINWHEEL in a Sentence
- "The damaged fighter jet pinwheeled out of control, the g forces pushing the pilot so hard he couldn't reach the ejection switch."
Word Details
Is PINWHEEL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PINWHEEL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PINWHEEL uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PINWHEEL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | i | n | w | h | e | e | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PINWHEEL
94 words from the letters in PINWHEEL
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How to Use PINWHEEL in Word Games
PINWHEEL is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PINWHEEL to find 94 additional valid words.