WOLF
/wʊlf/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of WOLF
The gray wolf, specifically all subspecies of the gray wolf (Canis lupus) that are not dingoes or dogs.
"Check out my pet. He's a wolf."
A man who makes amorous advances to many women.
A wolf tone or wolf note.
"The soft violin solo was marred by persistent wolves."
To devour; to gobble; to eat (something) voraciously.
To make amorous advances to many women; to hit on women; to cruise for sex.
To hunt for wolves.
Examples of WOLF in a Sentence
- "Check out my pet. He's a wolf."
- "The soft violin solo was marred by persistent wolves."
Word Details
Is WOLF a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WOLF is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like WOLF are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for WOLF
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | o | l | f | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WOLF
9 words from the letters in WOLF
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use WOLF in Word Games
WOLF is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: WOLF 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 WOLF to find 9 additional valid words.