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Spiral

Yes, spiral is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does spiral mean?

noun

  1. a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
  2. a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
  3. a continuously accelerating change in the economy

verb

  1. to wind or move in a spiral course the muscles and nerves of his fine drawn body were coiling for action
  2. form a spiral The path spirals up the mountain
  3. move in a spiral or zigzag course

adjective

  1. in the shape of a coil

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for spiral

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of spiral

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SPIRAL.

Words you can make from spiral

Unscramble SPIRAL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is spiral a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Spiral 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 spiral worth in Scrabble?

Spiral is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does spiral mean?

Spiral means: a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center.