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Windward

Yes, windward is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does windward mean?

noun

  1. the direction from which the wind is coming
  2. the side of something that is toward the wind

adjective

  1. on the side exposed to the wind the windward islands

adverb

  1. away from the wind they were sailing windward

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for windward

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants2 / 6
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of windward

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters WINDWARD.

Words you can make from windward

Unscramble WINDWARD for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is windward a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Windward 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 windward worth in Scrabble?

Windward is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does windward mean?

Windward means: the direction from which the wind is coming.