WHINING
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of WHINING
A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
A complaint or criticism
To utter a high-pitched cry.
To make a sound resembling such a cry.
"The jet engines whined at take off."
To complain or protest with a whine or as if with a whine.
Examples of WHINING in a Sentence
- "The jet engines whined at take off."
Word Details
Is WHINING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WHINING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of WHINING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for WHINING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | h | i | n | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WHINING
16 words from the letters in WHINING
6-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use WHINING in Word Games
WHINING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since WHINING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WHINING to find 16 additional valid words.