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Whirligig

Yes, whirligig is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does whirligig mean?

noun

  1. a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin he got a bright red top and string for his birthday
  2. a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement

verb

  1. whirl or spin like a whirligig

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for whirligig

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of whirligig

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters WHIRLIGIG.

Words you can make from whirligig

Unscramble WHIRLIGIG for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is whirligig a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Whirligig 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 whirligig worth in Scrabble?

Whirligig is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does whirligig mean?

Whirligig means: a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin.