WHERE
/wɛə(ɹ)/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, adverb, pronoun, conjunction
Definition of WHERE
The place in which something happens.
"A good article will cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how."
Interrogative adverb, used in either a direct or indirect question: at what place; to what place; what place.
"He asked where I grew up."
In what situation.
"Where would we be without our parents?"
(relative) At which, on which.
"That is the place where we first met."
The place in which.
"He lives within five miles of where he was born."
While on the contrary; although; whereas.
"Where Susy has trouble coloring inside the lines, Johnny has already mastered shading."
At or in which place or situation.
"He is looking for a house where he can have a complete office."
To which place or situation.
"The snowbirds travel where it is warm."
Examples of WHERE in a Sentence
- "A good article will cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how."
- "He asked where I grew up."
- "Where would we be without our parents?"
- "That is the place where we first met."
Word Details
Is WHERE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WHERE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: WHERE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for WHERE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | h | e | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WHERE
19 words from the letters in WHERE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use WHERE in Word Games
WHERE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, WHERE 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 WHERE to find 19 additional valid words.