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WHIPSAW

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective

W 4/4
H 4/3
I 1/1
P 3/4
S 1/1
A 1/1
W 4/4

Definition of WHIPSAW

noun

A rip saw often operated by two people

verb

To operate a whipsaw.

verb

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.

verb

To defeat someone in two different ways at once.

adjective

Having the characteristic of arguing two sides at once

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
18
points

Is WHIPSAW a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

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 whipsaw Total
Scrabble 4413114 18
WWF 4314114 18

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About WHIPSAW

What does WHIPSAW mean?
WHIPSAW is a noun. A rip saw often operated by two people
Is WHIPSAW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WHIPSAW is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WHIPSAW worth in Scrabble?
WHIPSAW is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from WHIPSAW?
You can make 75 words from the letters in WHIPSAW. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.