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01 Word definition

writhe

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is WRITHE a word?

Yes. WRITHE is a 6-letter verb. to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell WRITHE?

W-R-I-T-H-E

WRITHE contains 6 letters, begins with W, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

    “The prisoner writhed in discomfort”
Synonyms
wrestlewrigglewormsquirmtwist
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends11points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is WRITHE spelled?

W1R2I3T4H5E6
Starts withWRIFirst 3 letters
Ends withTHELast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →6-letter words →Words starting with WRI →Words ending in THE →Words made from WRITHE →Words with E →Words with H →Words with I →Words with R →

03 Word-game status

Can you play WRITHE?

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This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.

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Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

whiter12 ptswither12 pts

05 Related words

More words to explore.

wrethe12 ptswraths12 ptswrathy15 ptswright13 ptswriter9 ptswrites9 ptsblithe11 ptssaithe9 ptsswithe12 ptswrasse9 ptswraxle16 ptswretch14 pts

FAQ Quick answers

About WRITHE.

How do you spell WRITHE?

WRITHE is spelled W-R-I-T-H-E. It contains 6 letters.