WIZARD is a person who practices magic or possesses supernatural powers, often depicted with mystical abilities and wisdom. In modern usage, it also refers to someone exceptionally skilled in a particular field, like a "tech wizard" or "financial wizard."
Yes. WIZARD is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 19 points in Scrabble, 19 in Words With Friends and 19 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | W | I | Z | A | R | D | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| Words With Friends | 4 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| Wordfeud | 4 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
A wizard embodies the archetype of magical power and ancient wisdom, representing humanity's eternal fascination with the supernatural and the mysterious. From Merlin's legendary counsel to Gandalf's epic journeys, wizards have captivated imaginations across cultures and centuries. The word carries dual meanings in modern English: literally referring to a practitioner of magic, and metaphorically describing someone with exceptional expertise or skill in any domain.
In fantasy literature and folklore, wizards are typically portrayed as elderly men with long beards, pointed hats, and flowing robes, wielding staffs or wands as conduits for their magical powers. They serve as mentors, advisors, and guardians of ancient knowledge, often bridging the mortal and supernatural realms. This archetypal image has roots in various cultural traditions, from Celtic druids and Persian magi to medieval alchemists and Renaissance astrologers.
The modern colloquial use of "wizard" has expanded far beyond the magical realm. In technology, a "computer wizard" possesses extraordinary programming skills. In finance, a "market wizard" demonstrates uncanny ability to predict trends and generate profits. This metaphorical usage recognizes that true expertise can seem almost magical to those who lack it, transforming complex problems into elegant solutions with apparent ease.
The word "wizard" traces its linguistic roots to Middle English "wisard," emerging in the early 15th century. It combines "wise" (from Old English "wis," meaning learned or sagacious) with the suffix "-ard," which often denoted someone characterized by a particular quality, sometimes to an excessive degree. This construction literally meant "one who is wise" but carried connotations of supernatural wisdom and arcane knowledge.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of WIZARD.
Hooks: no front hooks; back WIZARDS.
Words inside WIZARD: 25 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: WIZADZIZARZADRAWWADIWARDDAWWADWAIRRAWWAR. See all words from WIZARD.