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WHILES

/waɪlz/

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adverb, conjunction

W 4/4
H 4/3
I 1/1
L 1/2
E 1/1
S 1/1
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Definition of WHILES

noun

An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

"He lectured for quite a long while."

verb

To pass (time) idly.

verb

To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.

verb

To loiter.

adverb

Sometimes; at times

adverb

Meanwhile

conjunction

While

Synonyms of WHILES

Words with similar meaning

spell hang around linger idle laze lounge

Examples of WHILES in a Sentence

  • "He lectured for quite a long while."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
12
points

Is WHILES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: WHILES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for WHILES

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

Letter whiles Total
Scrabble 441111 12
WWF 431211 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in WHILES

59 words from the letters in WHILES

5-letter words

while 11/11 USUKWWF welsh 11/11 USUKWWF heils 8/8 USUKWWF helis 8/8 UK shiel 8/8 USUKWWF lewis 8/9 USUKWWF lweis 8/9 USUKWWF weils 8/9 UK wiles 8/9 USUKWWF

4-letter words

hews 10/9 USUKWWF shew 10/9 USUKWWF wish 10/9 USUKWWF elhi 7/7 USUKWWF heil 7/7 USUKWWF heli 7/7 UK hies 7/6 USUKWWF lwei 7/8 USUKWWF weil 7/8 UK wile 7/8 USUKWWF wise 7/7 USUKWWF slew 7/8 USUKWWF wels 7/8 UK isle 4/5 USUKWWF leis 4/5 USUKWWF lies 4/5 USUKWWF seil 4/5 UK sile 4/5 UK

3-letter words

hew 9/8 USUKWWF hie 6/5 USUKWWF ehs 6/5 UK hes 6/5 USUKWWF she 6/5 USUKWWF his 6/5 USUKWWF ish 6/5 UK lew 6/7 UK sew 6/6 USUKWWF wis 6/6 USUKWWF lei 3/4 USUKWWF lie 3/4 USUKWWF sei 3/3 USUKWWF els 3/4 USUKWWF les 3/4 UK sel 3/4 USWWF sle 3/4 UK lis 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

eh 5/4 USUKWWF he 5/4 USUKWWF hi 5/4 USUKWWF hs 5/4 UK sh 5/4 USUKWWF we 5/5 USUKWWF ws 5/5 UK el 2/3 USWWF li 2/3 USWWF es 2/2 USUKWWF se 2/2 UK is 2/2 USUKWWF si 2/2 USUKWWF ls 2/3 UK

How to Use WHILES in Word Games

WHILES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, WHILES 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 WHILES to find 59 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About WHILES

What does WHILES mean?
WHILES is a noun. An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
Is WHILES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WHILES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WHILES worth in Scrabble?
WHILES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from WHILES?
You can make 59 words from the letters in WHILES. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of WHILES?
Synonyms of WHILES include: spell, hang around, linger, idle, laze, lounge. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.