WHALES
/hweɪlz/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of WHALES
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 WHALES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WHALES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | w | h | a | l | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WHALES
96 words from the letters in WHALES
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-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.