How many points is WHINING worth in Scrabble?

WHINING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WHINING?

WHINING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to WHINING?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes WHININGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

WHINING

14 pts

WHINING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. WHINING is a noun form of whine. WHINE means "high-pitched plaintive cry".

Meaning & examples

noun

A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
A complaint or criticism

verb

To utter a high-pitched cry.
To make a sound resembling such a cry.
Example: The jet engines whined at take off.
To complain or protest with a whine or as if with a whine.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WHINING is a noun form of whine. WHINE means "high-pitched plaintive cry".

In a sentence: "The whining is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of WHINING. It scores 14 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

WHINE11 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after WHINING. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

WHININGS15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in WHINING, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 14

WHINING Scrabble FAQ

Is WHINING a Scrabble word?: WHINING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does WHINING mean?: WHINING is a noun form of whine. WHINE means "high-pitched plaintive cry".
How do you use WHINING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The whining is noted."
How many points is WHINING worth in Scrabble?: WHINING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WHINING?: WHINING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WHINING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes WHININGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.