WHALE
/weɪl/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of WHALE
Any of several species of large sea mammals of the infraorder Cetacea.
Something, or someone, that is very large.
Something, or someone, that is excellent.
To hunt for whales.
To thrash, to flog, to beat vigorously or soundly.
Word Details
Is WHALE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WHALE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: WHALE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for WHALE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | h | a | l | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WHALE
29 words from the letters in WHALE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use WHALE in Word Games
WHALE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, WHALE 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 WHALE to find 29 additional valid words.