Ending in WIND
9 words · highest scoring is backwind at 20 points
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About 8 Letter Words Ending in WIND
There are 9 eight letter words ending in WIND in our dictionary. The highest scoring is backwind at 20 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it. This list is also searched as words ending with WIND — it is the same set either way.
For a wider net, try 8 Letter Words With WIND or Words Ending in WIND, which drops the length limit entirely.
8 Letter Words Ending in WIND at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Ending in WIND
- backwind20
- withwind18
- downwind16
- headwind16
- woodwind16
- forewind15
- overwind15
- landwind13
8 Letter Words Ending in WIND by First Letter
- 8 Letter Words Starting With W Ending in WIND
- 8 Letter Words Starting With B Ending in WIND
- 8 Letter Words Starting With D Ending in WIND
- 8 Letter Words Starting With F Ending in WIND
- 8 Letter Words Starting With H Ending in WIND
- 8 Letter Words Starting With L Ending in WIND
- 8 Letter Words Starting With O Ending in WIND
- 8 Letter Words Starting With T Ending in WIND
8 Letter Words Ending in WIND Defined
- backwindVerb · 20 points
- (of a sail or vessel) deflect a flow of air into the back of (another sail or vessel)
- headwindNoun · 16 points
- a wind blowing from directly in front, opposing forward motion
- woodwindNoun · 16 points
- wind instruments other than brass instruments forming a section of an orchestra, including flutes, oboes, clarinets, and bassoons
- overwindVerb · 15 points
- wind (a mechanism, especially a watch) beyond the proper stopping point
8 Letter Words Ending in WIND: Questions
How many eight letter words ending in WIND are there?
There are 9 eight letter words ending in WIND in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words ending in WIND?
BACKWIND is the highest scoring option at 20 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words ending in WIND?
BACKWIND, HEADWIND, TAILWIND are among the most familiar eight letter words ending in WIND. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words ending in WIND valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.