WHIST
/wɪst/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, interjection, verb, adjective
Definition of WHIST
Any of several four-player card games, similar to bridge.
A session of playing this card game.
(Irish and British) Shush, silence, be quiet!
A sound often used to calm livestock, cattle, sheep etc.
To hush, shush, or whisht; to still.
To become silent.
Silent, husht.
Word Details
Is WHIST a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WHIST is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: WHIST uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for WHIST
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | h | i | s | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Anagrams of WHIST
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WHIST
30 words from the letters in WHIST
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use WHIST in Word Games
WHIST is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, WHIST 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 WHIST to find 30 additional valid words.