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WRINKLE

/ˈɹɪŋkl̩/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

W 4/4
R 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
K 5/5
L 1/2
E 1/1

Definition of WRINKLE

noun

A small furrow, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface.

noun

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."

noun

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."

verb

To make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles.

"Be careful not to wrinkle your dress before we arrive."

verb

To pucker or become uneven or irregular.

"An hour in the tub will cause your fingers to wrinkle."

verb

(of skin) To develop irreversibly wrinkles; to age.

"The skin is the substance that wrinkles, shows age, stretches, scars and cuts."

noun

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

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
16
points

Is WRINKLE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

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 wrinkle Total
Scrabble 4111511 14
WWF 4112521 16

Anagrams of WRINKLE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About WRINKLE

What does WRINKLE mean?
WRINKLE is a noun. A small furrow, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface.
Is WRINKLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WRINKLE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WRINKLE worth in Scrabble?
WRINKLE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from WRINKLE?
You can make 80 words from the letters in WRINKLE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of WRINKLE?
The anagrams of WRINKLE (words using the exact same letters) are: WINKLER. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.