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WHETTING

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

W 4/4
H 4/3
E 1/1
T 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of WHETTING

verb

To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.

verb

To stimulate or make more keen.

"to whet one's appetite or one's courage"

verb

To preen.

noun

The process by which something is whetted.

Examples of WHETTING in a Sentence

  • "to whet one's appetite or one's courage"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
16
points

Is WHETTING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

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 whetting Total
Scrabble 44111112 15
WWF 43111123 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in WHETTING

100 words from the letters in WHETTING

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.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WHETTING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About WHETTING

What does WHETTING mean?
WHETTING is a verb. To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.
Is WHETTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WHETTING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WHETTING worth in Scrabble?
WHETTING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from WHETTING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in WHETTING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.