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Is WHORL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, WHORL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does WHORL mean?

  1. noun

    a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

  2. noun

    a strand or cluster of hair

  3. noun

    a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

    “a coil of rope”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

5

Letters

W (4) + H (4) + O (1) + R (1) + L (1) = 11 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for WHORL

Single letters that turn WHORL into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from WHORL

The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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