WILD

/waɪld/

4-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of WILD

noun

The undomesticated state of a wild animal
"After mending the lion's leg, we returned him to the wild."
(chiefly in the plural) a wilderness

verb

To commit random acts of assault, robbery, and rape in an urban setting, especially as a gang.

adjective

Untamed; not domesticated; specifically, in an unbroken line of undomesticated animals (as opposed to feral, referring to undomesticated animals whose ancestors were domesticated).
"Przewalski's horses are the only remaining wild horses."
From or relating to wild creatures.
"wild honey"

adverb

Inaccurately; not on target.
"The javelin flew wild and struck a spectator, to the horror of all observing."

noun

A wood or forest
An open country

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About the word WILD

Is "WILD" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "WILD" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "WILD" worth?

In Scrabble, "WILD" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.

What does "WILD" mean?

The undomesticated state of a wild animal

Does "WILD" have any anagrams?

No, "WILD" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.