WHETTING
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of WHETTING
To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.
To stimulate or make more keen.
"to whet one's appetite or one's courage"
To preen.
The process by which something is whetted.
Examples of WHETTING in a Sentence
- "to whet one's appetite or one's courage"
Word Details
Is WHETTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WHETTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: WHETTING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for WHETTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | h | e | t | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WHETTING
100 words from the letters in WHETTING
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How to Use WHETTING in Word Games
WHETTING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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