WHIRL
/ʍɪɾ(ə̯)l/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of WHIRL
An act of whirling.
"She gave the top a whirl and it spun across the floor."
Something that whirls.
A confused tumult.
To rotate, revolve, spin or turn rapidly.
"The dancer whirled across the stage, stopped, and whirled around to face the audience."
To have a sensation of spinning or reeling.
"My head is whirling after all that drink."
To make something or someone whirl.
"The dancer whirled his partner round on her toes."
Examples of WHIRL in a Sentence
- "She gave the top a whirl and it spun across the floor."
- "The dancer whirled across the stage, stopped, and whirled around to face the audience."
- "My head is whirling after all that drink."
- "The dancer whirled his partner round on her toes."
Word Details
Is WHIRL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WHIRL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: WHIRL uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for WHIRL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | h | i | r | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WHIRL
3 words from the letters in WHIRL
4-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use WHIRL in Word Games
WHIRL is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, WHIRL 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 WHIRL to find 3 additional valid words.