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PINWHEEL

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

P 3/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
W 4/4
H 4/3
E 1/1
E 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of PINWHEEL

noun

An artificial flower with a stem, usually plastic, for children: the flower spins round in the wind, like a small paper windmill.

noun

A firework which forms a kind of spinning wheel.

noun

A cogged (toothed) gear.

verb

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

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
18
points

Is PINWHEEL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

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 pinwheel Total
Scrabble 31144111 16
WWF 41243112 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PINWHEEL

94 words from the letters in PINWHEEL

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About PINWHEEL

What does PINWHEEL mean?
PINWHEEL is a noun. An artificial flower with a stem, usually plastic, for children: the flower spins round in the wind, like a small paper windmill.
Is PINWHEEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PINWHEEL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PINWHEEL worth in Scrabble?
PINWHEEL is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PINWHEEL?
You can make 94 words from the letters in PINWHEEL. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.