Squirm
/skwɜːm/
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:19 pts6 letters
Definition of Squirm
verb
- To twist one's body with snakelike motions.
"The prisoner managed to squirm out of the straitjacket."
- To twist in discomfort, especially from shame or embarrassment.
"I recounted the embarrassing story in detail just to watch him squirm."
- To evade a question, an interviewer etc.
Anagrams of Squirm
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
s1
q10
u1
i1
r1
m3
Total: 17 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Squirm
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Squirm"
Squirm is a 6-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Squirm" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "squirm" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter Q, which is worth 10 points.