Whippoorwill

/ˈwɪp.ə.ˌwɪl/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:25 ptsWWF:28 pts12 letters

Definition of Whippoorwill

noun

A nocturnal insectivorous bird of North America, Caprimulgus vociferus, a type of nightjar, named after its characteristic call.

Anagrams of Whippoorwill

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "whippoorwill":

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6-LETTER WORDS

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5-LETTER WORDS

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4-LETTER WORDS

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3-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "whippoorwill" and rearranging:

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