How many points is HEADWIND worth in Scrabble?

HEADWIND is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HEADWIND?

HEADWIND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to HEADWIND?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HEADWINDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HEADWIND

16 pts

HEADWIND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. HEADWIND means "wind blowing against the course of an aircraft or ship".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

wind blowing against the course of an aircraft or ship

In a sentence: "The headwind is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HEADWIND. It scores 16 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after HEADWIND. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

HEADWINDS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in HEADWIND, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 16

HEADWIND Scrabble FAQ

Is HEADWIND a Scrabble word?: HEADWIND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does HEADWIND mean?: wind blowing against the course of an aircraft or ship
How do you use HEADWIND in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The headwind is noted."
How many points is HEADWIND worth in Scrabble?: HEADWIND is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HEADWIND?: HEADWIND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HEADWIND?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HEADWINDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.