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WHETHER

/ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/

7 letters · 2 syllables · pronoun, conjunction

W 4/4
H 4/3
E 1/1
T 1/1
H 4/3
E 1/1
R 1/1

Definition of WHETHER

pronoun

Which of two.

conjunction

Introducing a direct interrogative question (often with correlative or) which indicates doubt between alternatives.

conjunction

Used to introduce an indirect interrogative question that consists of multiple alternative possibilities (usually with correlative or).

"He chose the correct answer, but I don't know whether it was by luck or (whether it was) by skill."

conjunction

Without a correlative, used to introduce a simple indirect question.

"Do you know whether he's coming?"

Examples of WHETHER in a Sentence

  • "He chose the correct answer, but I don't know whether it was by luck or (whether it was) by skill."
  • "Do you know whether he's coming?"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
14
points

Is WHETHER a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of WHETHER earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 66 points total.

Letter Values for WHETHER

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

Letter whether Total
Scrabble 4411411 16
WWF 4311311 14

How to Use WHETHER in Word Games

WHETHER is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since WHETHER uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 66 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WHETHER to find 51 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About WHETHER

What does WHETHER mean?
WHETHER is a pronoun. Which of two.
Is WHETHER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WHETHER is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WHETHER worth in Scrabble?
WHETHER is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from WHETHER?
You can make 51 words from the letters in WHETHER. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.