WRINKLE
/ˈɹɪŋkl̩/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of WRINKLE
A small furrow, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface.
A line or crease in the skin, especially when caused by age or fatigue.
"Spending time out in the sun may cause you to develop wrinkles sooner."
A fault, imperfection or bug especially in a new system or product; typically, they will need to be ironed out.
"Three months later, we're still discovering new wrinkles."
To make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles.
"Be careful not to wrinkle your dress before we arrive."
To pucker or become uneven or irregular.
"An hour in the tub will cause your fingers to wrinkle."
(of skin) To develop irreversibly wrinkles; to age.
"The skin is the substance that wrinkles, shows age, stretches, scars and cuts."
A winkle
Examples of WRINKLE in a Sentence
- "Spending time out in the sun may cause you to develop wrinkles sooner."
- "Three months later, we're still discovering new wrinkles."
- "Be careful not to wrinkle your dress before we arrive."
- "An hour in the tub will cause your fingers to wrinkle."
Word Details
Is WRINKLE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WRINKLE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of WRINKLE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for WRINKLE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | r | i | n | k | l | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WRINKLE
80 words from the letters in WRINKLE
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How to Use WRINKLE in Word Games
WRINKLE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since WRINKLE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WRINKLE to find 80 additional valid words.