WHETHER
/ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/
7 letters · 2 syllables · pronoun, conjunction
Definition of WHETHER
Which of two.
Introducing a direct interrogative question (often with correlative or) which indicates doubt between alternatives.
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."
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
Is WHETHER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WHETHER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | w | h | e | t | h | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WHETHER
51 words from the letters in WHETHER
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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.