WHO
/huː/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, pronoun
Definition of WHO
A person under discussion; a question of which person.
(interrogative) What person or people; which person or people; asks for the identity of someone. (used in a direct or indirect question)
"I don't know who it is. (indirect question)"
(interrogative) What is one's position; asks whether someone deserves to say or do something.
"I don't like what you did, but who am I to criticize you? I've done worse."
(relative) The person or people that.
Examples of WHO in a Sentence
- "I don't know who it is. (indirect question)"
- "I don't like what you did, but who am I to criticize you? I've done worse."
Word Details
Is WHO a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WHO is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like WHO are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for WHO
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | h | o | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WHO
5 words from the letters in WHO
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use WHO in Word Games
WHO is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: WHO is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WHO to find 5 additional valid words.