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WHINING

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

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

Definition of WHINING

noun

A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound

noun

A complaint or criticism

verb

To utter a high-pitched cry.

verb

To make a sound resembling such a cry.

"The jet engines whined at take off."

verb

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

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
16
points

Is WHINING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

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 whining Total
Scrabble 4411112 14
WWF 4312123 16

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About WHINING

What does WHINING mean?
WHINING is a noun. A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
Is WHINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WHINING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WHINING worth in Scrabble?
WHINING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from WHINING?
You can make 16 words from the letters in WHINING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.