WILD
/waɪld/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of WILD
The undomesticated state of a wild animal
"After mending the lion's leg, we returned him to the wild."
(chiefly in the plural) a wilderness
To commit random acts of assault, robbery, and rape in an urban setting, especially as a gang.
Untamed; not domesticated; specifically, in an unbroken line of undomesticated animals (as opposed to feral, referring to undomesticated animals whose ancestors were domesticated).
"Przewalski's horses are the only remaining wild horses."
From or relating to wild creatures.
"wild honey"
Unrestrained or uninhibited.
"I was filled with wild rage when I discovered the infidelity, and punched a hole in the wall."
Inaccurately; not on target.
"The javelin flew wild and struck a spectator, to the horror of all observing."
A wood or forest
Examples of WILD in a Sentence
- "After mending the lion's leg, we returned him to the wild."
- "Przewalski's horses are the only remaining wild horses."
- "wild honey"
- "I was filled with wild rage when I discovered the infidelity, and punched a hole in the wall."
Word Details
Is WILD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WILD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like WILD are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for WILD
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | i | l | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WILD
3 words from the letters in WILD
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use WILD in Word Games
WILD is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: WILD is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WILD to find 3 additional valid words.