01 Word definition

wheel

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is WHEEL a word?

Yes. WHEEL is a 5-letter noun. a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell WHEEL?

W-H-E-E-L

WHEEL contains 5 letters, begins with W, and ends with L.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

2noun

  1. a handwheel that is used for steering

Synonyms
steering wheel
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends11points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is WHEEL spelled?

W1H2E3E4L5
Starts withWHEFirst 3 letters
Ends withEELLast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats E
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About WHEEL.

How do you spell WHEEL?

WHEEL is spelled W-H-E-E-L. It contains 5 letters.