WINDS
/wɪndz/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of WINDS
Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.
"As they accelerated onto the motorway, the wind tore the plywood off the car's roof-rack."
Air artificially put in motion by any force or action.
"the wind of a cannon ball; the wind of a bellows"
The ability to breathe easily.
"After the second lap he was already out of wind."
The act of winding or turning; a turn; a bend; a twist.
To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc.
"The boxer was winded during round two."
To cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed.
To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something.
"to wind thread on a spool or into a ball"
Examples of WINDS in a Sentence
- "As they accelerated onto the motorway, the wind tore the plywood off the car's roof-rack."
- "the wind of a cannon ball; the wind of a bellows"
- "After the second lap he was already out of wind."
- "The boxer was winded during round two."
Word Details
Is WINDS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WINDS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: WINDS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for WINDS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | i | n | d | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WINDS
21 words from the letters in WINDS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use WINDS in Word Games
WINDS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, WINDS 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 WINDS to find 21 additional valid words.