How many points is WHIRL worth in Scrabble?

WHIRL is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WHIRL?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes AWHIRL, WHIRLY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

11 pts

WHIRL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. WHIRL means "to revolve rapidly".

/ʍɪɾ(ə̯)l/

An act of whirling.
Example: She gave the top a whirl and it spun across the floor.
Something that whirls.
A confused tumult.

To rotate, revolve, spin or turn rapidly.
Example: The dancer whirled across the stage, stopped, and whirled around to face the audience.
To have a sensation of spinning or reeling.
Example: My head is whirling after all that drink.
To make something or someone whirl.
Example: The dancer whirled his partner round on her toes.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to revolve rapidly

In a sentence: "They whirl."

Check the Scrabble meaning of WHIRL. It scores 11 points.

Add one letter before WHIRL. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Add one letter after WHIRL. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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

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Is WHIRL a Scrabble word?: WHIRL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does WHIRL mean?: to revolve rapidly
How do you use WHIRL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They whirl."
How many points is WHIRL worth in Scrabble?: WHIRL is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WHIRL?: WHIRL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WHIRL?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes AWHIRL, WHIRLY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.