How many points is WHISPER worth in Scrabble?

WHISPER is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WHISPER?

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

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

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15 pts

WHISPER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. WHISPER means "to speak softly".

/ˈ(h)wɪspə/

Pronunciation: /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/

The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords.
(usually in the plural) A rumor.
Example: There are whispers of rebellion all around.
A faint trace or hint (of something).
Example: The soup had just a whisper of basil.

To speak softly, or under the breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.
To mention privately and confidentially, or in a whisper.
To make a low, sibilant sound.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to speak softly

In a sentence: "They whisper."

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

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

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

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Is WHISPER a Scrabble word?: WHISPER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does WHISPER mean?: to speak softly
How do you use WHISPER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They whisper."
How many points is WHISPER worth in Scrabble?: WHISPER is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WHISPER?: WHISPER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WHISPER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes WHISPERY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.