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Headwind
h 4e 1a 1d 2w 4i 1n 1d 2
About 2 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does headwind mean?
noun
wind blowing opposite to the path of a ship or aircraft
Is HEADWIND a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is HEADWIND worth?
Scrabble
16 ptsWords With Friends
16 ptsWordfeud
16 ptsNYT Crossplay
16 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in HEADWIND
Best shorter words top 30 of 153
whined 13hawed 12wahine 12dawned 11dwined 11hadden 11haddie 11handed 11hidden 11waddie 11whid 11whine 11winded 11dawed 10dewani 10haded 10hained 10hewn 10hided 10hwan 10waded 10wained 10whae 10when 10whin 10ahind 9awned 9dawd 9dawen 9dewan 9
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Words that end like HEADWIND
Common words that share the ending -IND, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
behindremindmankindwoodwindrescindspellbindwhirlwindrebindrewindunkindunwindgrindbindfindkindmindwindblindwomankindmastermindhindrind
All words ending in -IND Headwind: quick answers
Is HEADWIND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HEADWIND is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 16 points before board bonuses.
How many points is HEADWIND worth?
HEADWIND scores 16 points in Scrabble, 16 in Words With Friends, 16 in Wordfeud and 16 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does headwind mean?
As a noun, headwind means “wind blowing opposite to the path of a ship or aircraft”.
What words can you make with the letters in HEADWIND?
You can make 153 shorter words from HEADWIND, such as WHINED, HAWED, WAHINE, DAWNED. See the full list.