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WHIRLING

/ˈwɜːlɪŋ/

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

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

Definition of WHIRLING

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."

noun

The action of the verb to whirl.

adjective

That whirls or whirl.

"a whirling carousel;  whirling dancers"

Examples of WHIRLING in a Sentence

  • "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."
  • "a whirling carousel;  whirling dancers"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
17
points

Is WHIRLING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: WHIRLING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for WHIRLING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter whirling Total
Scrabble 44111112 15
WWF 43112123 17

How to Use WHIRLING in Word Games

WHIRLING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WHIRLING to find 40 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About WHIRLING

What does WHIRLING mean?
WHIRLING is a verb. To rotate, revolve, spin or turn rapidly.
Is WHIRLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WHIRLING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WHIRLING worth in Scrabble?
WHIRLING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from WHIRLING?
You can make 40 words from the letters in WHIRLING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.