WIND
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is WIND a Scrabble word?
Yes. WIND is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (4 letters, 8 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
form into a wreath
- the act of winding or twisting; "he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind"
- breath; "the collision knocked the wind out of him"
- a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus
- a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by bellows or the human breath
- an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"
- empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk; "that's a lot of wind"; "don't give me any of that jazz"
- a tendency or force that influences events; "the winds of change"
- air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure; "trees bent under the fierce winds"; "when there is no wind, row"; "the radioactivity was being swept upwards by the air current and out into the atmosphere"
- raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help; "hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car"
- form into a wreath
- coil the spring of (some mechanical device) by turning a stem; "wind your watch"
- arrange or or coil around; "roll your hair around your finger"; "Twine the thread around the spool"; "She wrapped her arms around the child"
Synonyms
winding, twist, fart, farting, flatus, breaking wind, wind instrument, tip, lead, steer, confidential information, hint, malarkey, malarky, idle words, jazz
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
WIND scores 8 points before board multipliers.
- W = 4
- I = 1
- N = 1
- D = 2
Letter counts: D×1, I×1, N×1, W×1
WIND has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
WIND is a 4-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 4, starts with W, ends with D, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "WIND — form into a wreath" (8 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
WIND is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is WIND a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
WIND (noun): the act of winding or twisting; "he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind". Additional senses: breath; "the collision knocked the wind out of him"; a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus; a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by bellows or the human breath.
In standard Scrabble scoring, WIND totals 8 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. WIND relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
WIND is 4 letters long, begins with W, ends with D, and sorts to the alphagram DINW. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so WIND is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 1 vowel, 3 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 4-letter entries, WIND ranks by raw score (8 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include ZIZZ, JAZZ, FIZZ, FUZZ; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, WIND carries 1 vowel and 3 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on W or D are common study angles; browse words starting with W and words ending with D to rehearse parallel sets.
WIND is a 4-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 4, starts with W, ends with D, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 4-letter entries like WIND frequently cross shorter words; knowing that WIND contains D, I, N, W helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as w??d to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside WIND include ND, WI, IN — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: W, I, N, D. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble wind directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 8 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat WIND as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "WIND — form into a wreath" (8 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is WIND a valid Scrabble word?
- WIND is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (4 letters, 8 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is WIND worth in Scrabble?
- WIND is worth 8 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: form into a wreath. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does WIND mean?
- WIND (noun): the act of winding or twisting; "he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind". Additional senses: breath; "the collision knocked the wind out of him"; a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus; a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by bellows or the human breath. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of WIND?
- WIND scores 8 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 4-letter words.
- Does WIND have anagrams?
- WIND has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in WIND?
- WIND has 4 letters, starts with W, ends with D, and uses the alphagram DINW (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find WIND?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 4-letter results or "contains" patterns that match WIND. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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