Twist
5 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To turn or bend into a curved or spiral shape; to distort or change meaning.
“She had to twist the lid tightly to seal the jar.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/twɪst/
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Wordle
T-W-I-S-T with W early and uncommon ending.
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points; W worth 4, good for building.
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