Pinwheel
Yes, pinwheel is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
What does pinwheel mean?
noun
- perennial subshrub of Tenerife having leaves in rosettes resembling pinwheels
- a wheel that has numerous pins that are set at right angles to its rim
he spun the pinwheel and it stopped with the pointer on `Go'
- a toy consisting of vanes of colored paper or plastic that is pinned to a stick and spins when it is pointed into the wind
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 16 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of pinwheel
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PINWHEEL.
Words you can make from pinwheel
Frequently asked questions
Is pinwheel a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Pinwheel is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is pinwheel worth in Scrabble?
Pinwheel is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does pinwheel mean?
Pinwheel means: perennial subshrub of Tenerife having leaves in rosettes resembling pinwheels.