WINGNUT
/ˈwɪŋˌnʌt/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of WINGNUT
A nut with wing-like projections to provide leverage in turning with thumb and forefinger.
One who advocates extreme measures or changes, especially if they hold or are perceived to hold far-right viewpoints; a radical or reactionary.
Someone with large, protruding ears.
A deciduous tree of the genus Pterocarya native to Asia.
Someone with crazy or extreme political views (especially extreme conservative views).
(North American itinerant and street populations) A mentally ill homeless person.
Word Details
Is WINGNUT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WINGNUT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of WINGNUT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for WINGNUT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | i | n | g | n | u | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WINGNUT
37 words from the letters in WINGNUT
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How to Use WINGNUT in Word Games
WINGNUT is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since WINGNUT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WINGNUT to find 37 additional valid words.