Winnow
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To blow air through grain to remove the chaff and other light impurities.
“Farmers would winnow the wheat by tossing it into the breeze after the harvest.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈwɪnəʊ/
Syllables
win·now
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Synonyms
winnowingsiftingfan
Antonyms
combinemix
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Contains double W and double N, OW ending is a useful vowel pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points, double W is rare, using both W tiles scores well
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