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WHALES

/hweɪlz/

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

W 4/4
H 4/3
A 1/1
L 1/2
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of WHALES

noun

Any of several species of large sea mammals of the infraorder Cetacea.

noun

Something, or someone, that is very large.

noun

Something, or someone, that is excellent.

verb

To hunt for whales.

verb

To thrash, to flog, to beat vigorously or soundly.

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
12
points

Is WHALES a Scrabble Word?

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

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

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

Letter Values for WHALES

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

Letter whales Total
Scrabble 441111 12
WWF 431211 12

Anagrams of WHALES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in WHALES

96 words from the letters in WHALES

6-letter words

How to Use WHALES in Word Games

WHALES 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, WHALES 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 WHALES to find 96 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About WHALES

What does WHALES mean?
WHALES is a noun. Any of several species of large sea mammals of the infraorder Cetacea.
Is WHALES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WHALES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WHALES worth in Scrabble?
WHALES 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 WHALES?
You can make 96 words from the letters in WHALES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of WHALES?
The anagrams of WHALES (words using the exact same letters) are: WHEALS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.