1adjective
with the head foremost
“a headfirst plunge down the stairs”
01 Word definition
headlong
8 letters · 3 vowels · 5 consonants
Is HEADLONG a word?
Yes. HEADLONG is a 8-letter adjective. with the head foremost Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
H-E-A-D-L-O-N-GHow do you spell HEADLONG?
HEADLONG contains 8 letters, begins with H, and ends with G.
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2adverb
with the head before the body
“the runner slid headlong into third base”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗headfirst
02 Letter breakdown
How is HEADLONG spelled?
H1E2A3D4L5O6N7G8
03 Word-game status
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Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About HEADLONG.
How do you spell HEADLONG?
HEADLONG is spelled H-E-A-D-L-O-N-G. It contains 8 letters.