01 Word definition

whorl

5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants

Is WHORL a word?

Yes. WHORL is a 5-letter noun. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell WHORL?

W-H-O-R-L

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

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

2noun

  1. lock of hair in the shape of a spiral or curl

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

02 Letter breakdown

How is WHORL spelled?

W1H2O3R4L5
Starts withWHOFirst 3 letters
Ends withORLLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About WHORL.

How do you spell WHORL?

WHORL is spelled W-H-O-R-L. It contains 5 letters.