WHITEWASHES
11 letters · 4 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of WHITEWASHES
A lime and water mixture for painting walls and fences bright white.
A complete victory or series of victories without suffering any losses; a clean sweep.
Any liquid composition for whitening something, such as a wash for making the skin fair.
To paint over with a lime and water mixture so as to brighten up a wall or fence.
"The houses looked very bright when they whitewashed the whole neighborhood."
To cover over errors or bad actions.
"In his sermon, the minister didn't try to whitewash over the sins of his church."
To repay the financial debts of (another person).
Examples of WHITEWASHES in a Sentence
- "The houses looked very bright when they whitewashed the whole neighborhood."
- "In his sermon, the minister didn't try to whitewash over the sins of his church."
Word Details
Is WHITEWASHES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WHITEWASHES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: WHITEWASHES uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for WHITEWASHES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | h | i | t | e | w | a | s | h | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 23 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WHITEWASHES
100 words from the letters in WHITEWASHES
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How to Use WHITEWASHES in Word Games
WHITEWASHES is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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