WIND

/ˈwaɪnd/

4-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of WIND

noun

Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.
"As they accelerated onto the motorway, the wind tore the plywood off the car's roof-rack."
Air artificially put in motion by any force or action.
"the wind of a cannon ball; the wind of a bellows"

verb

To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc.
"The boxer was winded during round two."

noun

The act of winding or turning; a turn; a bend; a twist.

verb

To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something.
"to wind thread on a spool or into a ball"
To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock.
"Please wind that old-fashioned alarm clock."

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About the word WIND

Is "WIND" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "WIND" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "WIND" worth?

In Scrabble, "WIND" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.

What does "WIND" mean?

Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.

Does "WIND" have any anagrams?

No, "WIND" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.