WOOLY
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of WOOLY
A sweater or similar garment made of wool.
A sheep not yet shorn.
A piece of woolwork.
Made of wool.
"Put on a woolly jumper and turn down the thermostat."
Having a thick, soft texture, as if made of wool.
"There was nothing left in the fruit bowl but a brown banana and a couple of woolly pears."
(of thinking, principles, etc.) Based on emotions rather than logic.
"That's the sort of woolly thinking that causes wars to start."
A woolly back; someone from the area around Liverpool, not from Liverpool itself.
Examples of WOOLY in a Sentence
- "Put on a woolly jumper and turn down the thermostat."
- "There was nothing left in the fruit bowl but a brown banana and a couple of woolly pears."
- "That's the sort of woolly thinking that causes wars to start."
Word Details
Is WOOLY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WOOLY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: WOOLY uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for WOOLY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | o | o | l | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WOOLY
17 words from the letters in WOOLY
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use WOOLY in Word Games
WOOLY is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, WOOLY 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 WOOLY to find 17 additional valid words.