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WOLF

/wʊlf/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

W 4/4
O 1/1
L 1/2
F 4/4

Definition of WOLF

noun

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."

noun

A man who makes amorous advances to many women.

noun

A wolf tone or wolf note.

"The soft violin solo was marred by persistent wolves."

verb

To devour; to gobble; to eat (something) voraciously.

verb

To make amorous advances to many women; to hit on women; to cruise for sex.

verb

To hunt for wolves.

Synonyms of WOLF

Words with similar meaning

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

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
11
points

Is WOLF a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

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 wolf Total
Scrabble 4114 10
WWF 4124 11

Anagrams of WOLF

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in WOLF

9 words from the letters in WOLF

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About WOLF

What does WOLF mean?
WOLF is a noun. The gray wolf, specifically all subspecies of the gray wolf (Canis lupus) that are not dingoes or dogs.
Is WOLF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WOLF is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WOLF worth in Scrabble?
WOLF is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from WOLF?
You can make 9 words from the letters in WOLF. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of WOLF?
Synonyms of WOLF include: gulp down, wolf down. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of WOLF?
The anagrams of WOLF (words using the exact same letters) are: FLOW, FOWL. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.