How many points is WHIRLIGIG worth in Scrabble?

WHIRLIGIG is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WHIRLIGIG?

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

Can you add a letter to WHIRLIGIG?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

WHIRLIGIG

17 pts

WHIRLIGIG is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. WHIRLIGIG is a noun form of windmill. WINDMILL means "machine for grinding or pumping driven by sails turned by the wind".

Meaning & examples

/ˈwɜː.lɪ.ɡɪɡ/

Pronunciation: /ˈwɝ.lɪ.ɡɪɡ/

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noun

Anything that whirls or spins around, such as a toy top or a merry-go-round.
A device incorporating spinning, wind-driven propellers or pinwheels, used as whimsical outdoor decoration in a garden or on a porch.
A whirligig beetle.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WHIRLIGIG is a noun form of windmill. WINDMILL means "machine for grinding or pumping driven by sails turned by the wind".

In a sentence: "The whirligig is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of WHIRLIGIG. It scores 17 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

WINDMILL14 pts

Back hooks

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

WHIRLIGIGS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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WHIRLIGIG Scrabble FAQ

Is WHIRLIGIG a Scrabble word?: WHIRLIGIG is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does WHIRLIGIG mean?: WHIRLIGIG is a noun form of windmill. WINDMILL means "machine for grinding or pumping driven by sails turned by the wind".
How do you use WHIRLIGIG in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The whirligig is noted."
How many points is WHIRLIGIG worth in Scrabble?: WHIRLIGIG is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WHIRLIGIG?: WHIRLIGIG is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WHIRLIGIG?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes WHIRLIGIGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.