How many points is WHIRRING worth in Scrabble?

WHIRRING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WHIRRING?

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

Can you add a letter to WHIRRING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

WHIRRING

15 pts

WHIRRING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. WHIRRING is a noun form of whir. WHIR means "prolonged soft swish or buzz".

Meaning & examples

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

noun

A whirr, the sounds of a whirr.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "The whirring is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of WHIRRING. It scores 15 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

WHIR10 pts

Back hooks

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

WHIRRINGS16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

WHIRRING Scrabble FAQ

Is WHIRRING a Scrabble word?: WHIRRING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does WHIRRING mean?: WHIRRING is a noun form of whir. WHIR means "prolonged soft swish or buzz".
How do you use WHIRRING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The whirring is noted."
How many points is WHIRRING worth in Scrabble?: WHIRRING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WHIRRING?: WHIRRING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WHIRRING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes WHIRRINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.