How many points is WHELK worth in Scrabble?

WHELK is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WHELK?

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

Can you add a letter to WHELK?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes WHELKY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

WHELK

15 pts

WHELK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. WHELK is a noun form of pustule. PUSTULE means "a small elevation of the skin containing pus".

Meaning & examples

/hwɛlk/

noun

Certain edible sea snails, especially, any one of numerous species of large marine gastropods belonging to Buccinidae, much used as food in Europe.

Synonyms: scungilli

noun

Pimple
A stripe or mark; a ridge; a wale.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WHELK is a noun form of pustule. PUSTULE means "a small elevation of the skin containing pus".

In a sentence: "The whelk is noted."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PUSTULE9 pts

Word forms

WHELKS16 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after WHELK. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

WHELKY19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

WHELK Scrabble FAQ

Is WHELK a Scrabble word?: WHELK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does WHELK mean?: WHELK is a noun form of pustule. PUSTULE means "a small elevation of the skin containing pus".
How do you use WHELK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The whelk is noted."
How many points is WHELK worth in Scrabble?: WHELK is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WHELK?: WHELK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WHELK?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes WHELKY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.