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WHELPS

6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

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

Definition of WHELPS

noun

A young offspring of a canid (ursid, felid, pinniped), especially of a dog or a wolf, the young of a bear or similar mammal (lion, tiger, seal); a pup, wolf cub.

noun

An insolent youth; a mere child.

noun

A kind of ship.

verb

(of she-dog, she-wolf, vixen, etc.) To give birth.

"The bitch whelped."

Examples of WHELPS in a Sentence

  • "The bitch whelped."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
1
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
15
points

Is WHELPS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

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

Letter Values for WHELPS

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

Letter whelps Total
Scrabble 441131 14
WWF 431241 15

How to Use WHELPS in Word Games

WHELPS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, WHELPS 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 WHELPS to find 47 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About WHELPS

What does WHELPS mean?
WHELPS is a noun. A young offspring of a canid (ursid, felid, pinniped), especially of a dog or a wolf, the young of a bear or similar mammal (lion, tiger, seal); a pup, wolf cub.
Is WHELPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WHELPS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WHELPS worth in Scrabble?
WHELPS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from WHELPS?
You can make 47 words from the letters in WHELPS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.