How many points is WHIRR worth in Scrabble?

WHIRR is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WHIRR?

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

Can you add a letter to WHIRR?

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

Scrabble

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WHIRR

11 pts

WHIRR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. WHIRR is a noun form of whir. WHIR means "prolonged soft swish or buzz".

Meaning & examples

/wɜː/

noun

A sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion.
A bustle of noise and excitement.

Synonyms: bustle, hustle, buzz, drone, hum, purr, whine, whistle

verb

To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
To make a sibilant buzzing or droning sound.
To cause (something) to make such a sound.

Synonyms: buzz, drone, hum, purr, whine, whistle, whizz

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WHIRR is a noun form of whir. WHIR means "prolonged soft swish or buzz".

In a sentence: "The whirr is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of WHIRR. It scores 11 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

WHIR10 pts

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

HI5 pts

Letter Values

= 11

WHIRR Scrabble FAQ

Is WHIRR a Scrabble word?: WHIRR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does WHIRR mean?: WHIRR is a noun form of whir. WHIR means "prolonged soft swish or buzz".
How do you use WHIRR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The whirr is noted."
How many points is WHIRR worth in Scrabble?: WHIRR is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WHIRR?: WHIRR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WHIRR?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes WHIRRA, WHIRRS, WHIRRY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.