How many points is WHISTLING worth in Scrabble?

WHISTLING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WHISTLING?

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

Can you add a letter to WHISTLING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

WHISTLING

16 pts

WHISTLING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. WHISTLING is a verb form of whistle. WHISTLE means "to make a shrill, clear musical sound".

Meaning & examples

/ˈ(h)wɪslɪŋ/

verb

To make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth. To produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips.
Example: Never whistle at a funeral.
To make a similar sound by forcing air through a musical instrument or a pipe etc.
Example: The stream train whistled as it passed by.
To move in such a way as to create a whistling sound.
Example: A bullet whistled past.

noun

A shrill, breathy sound; a whistle.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WHISTLING is a verb form of whistle. WHISTLE means "to make a shrill, clear musical sound".

In a sentence: "They whistling."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of WHISTLING. It scores 16 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

WHISTLE13 pts

Back hooks

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

WHISTLINGS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

WHISTLING Scrabble FAQ

Is WHISTLING a Scrabble word?: WHISTLING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does WHISTLING mean?: WHISTLING is a verb form of whistle. WHISTLE means "to make a shrill, clear musical sound".
How do you use WHISTLING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They whistling."
How many points is WHISTLING worth in Scrabble?: WHISTLING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WHISTLING?: WHISTLING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WHISTLING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes WHISTLINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.