WORM
/wɜːm/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of WORM
A generally tubular invertebrate of the annelid phylum; an earthworm.
More loosely, any of various tubular invertebrates resembling annelids but not closely related to them, such as velvet worms, acorn worms, flatworms, or roundworms.
A type of wingless "dragon", especially a gigantic sea serpent.
To make (one's way) with a crawling motion.
"We wormed our way through the underbrush."
To move with one's body dragging the ground.
To work one's way by artful or devious means.
Examples of WORM in a Sentence
- "We wormed our way through the underbrush."
Word Details
Is WORM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WORM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like WORM are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for WORM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | o | r | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WORM
9 words from the letters in WORM
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use WORM in Word Games
WORM is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: WORM 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 WORM to find 9 additional valid words.