WHIPSAW
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of WHIPSAW
A rip saw often operated by two people
To operate a whipsaw.
To cause (a trader) to lose potential profit by buying shares just before the price falls, or by selling them just before the price rises.
To defeat someone in two different ways at once.
Having the characteristic of arguing two sides at once
Word Details
Is WHIPSAW a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WHIPSAW is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of WHIPSAW earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 68 points total.
Letter Values for WHIPSAW
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | h | i | p | s | a | w | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WHIPSAW
75 words from the letters in WHIPSAW
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How to Use WHIPSAW in Word Games
WHIPSAW is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since WHIPSAW uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 68 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WHIPSAW to find 75 additional valid words.