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Updated June 2026
to spin or rotate rapidly
“The autumn leaves began to whirl in the gusty wind”
/wɜːl/
"Whirl" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.
"Whirl" is worth 11 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
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