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WHIRL

/ʍɪɾ(ə̯)l/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

W 4/4
H 4/3
I 1/1
R 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of WHIRL

noun

An act of whirling.

"She gave the top a whirl and it spun across the floor."

noun

Something that whirls.

noun

A confused tumult.

verb

To rotate, revolve, spin or turn rapidly.

"The dancer whirled across the stage, stopped, and whirled around to face the audience."

verb

To have a sensation of spinning or reeling.

"My head is whirling after all that drink."

verb

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

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
11
points

Is WHIRL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

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 whirl Total
Scrabble 44111 11
WWF 43112 11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in WHIRL

3 words from the letters in WHIRL

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About WHIRL

What does WHIRL mean?
WHIRL is a noun. An act of whirling.
Is WHIRL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WHIRL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WHIRL worth in Scrabble?
WHIRL is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from WHIRL?
You can make 3 words from the letters in WHIRL. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.