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AWHILE

/əˈhwaɪl/

6 letters · 2 syllables · adverb

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Definition of AWHILE

adverb

For some time; for a short time.

"Sit with me awhile."

adverb

(Pennsylvania Dutch English, US) In the meantime; during an implicit ongoing process.

"Can I get you a drink awhile?"

Synonyms of AWHILE

Words with similar meaning

for a minute momentarily for the moment meanwhile meanwhilst the while

Examples of AWHILE in a Sentence

  • "Sit with me awhile."
  • "Can I get you a drink awhile?"

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
12
points

Is AWHILE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, AWHILE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: AWHILE uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for AWHILE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter awhile Total
Scrabble 144111 12
WWF 143121 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in AWHILE

49 words from the letters in AWHILE

5-letter words

whale 11/11 USUKWWF wheal 11/11 USUKWWF while 11/11 USUKWWF

4-letter words

hale 7/7 USUKWWF heal 7/7 USUKWWF hail 7/7 USUKWWF hila 7/7 USUKWWF elhi 7/7 USUKWWF heil 7/7 USUKWWF heli 7/7 UK alew 7/8 UK wale 7/8 USUKWWF weal 7/8 USUKWWF wail 7/8 USUKWWF wali 7/8 UK lwei 7/8 USUKWWF weil 7/8 UK wile 7/8 USUKWWF ilea 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

haw 9/8 USUKWWF wha 9/8 USUKWWF hew 9/8 USUKWWF hae 6/5 USUKWWF hie 6/5 USUKWWF lah 6/6 UK awe 6/6 USUKWWF wae 6/6 USUKWWF awl 6/7 USUKWWF law 6/7 USUKWWF lew 6/7 UK ale 3/4 USUKWWF ela 3/4 UK lea 3/4 USUKWWF ail 3/4 USUKWWF lei 3/4 USUKWWF lie 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ah 5/4 USUKWWF ha 5/4 USUKWWF eh 5/4 USUKWWF he 5/4 USUKWWF hi 5/4 USUKWWF aw 5/5 USWWF we 5/5 USUKWWF ae 2/2 USWWF ai 2/2 USUKWWF al 2/3 USWWF la 2/3 USUKWWF el 2/3 USWWF li 2/3 USWWF

How to Use AWHILE in Word Games

AWHILE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, AWHILE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble AWHILE to find 49 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About AWHILE

What does AWHILE mean?
AWHILE is a adverb. For some time; for a short time.
Is AWHILE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AWHILE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is AWHILE worth in Scrabble?
AWHILE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from AWHILE?
You can make 49 words from the letters in AWHILE. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of AWHILE?
Synonyms of AWHILE include: for a minute, momentarily, for the moment, meanwhile, meanwhilst, the while. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.