WIPE
/waɪp/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of WIPE
The act of wiping something.
"multiple wipes of a computer's hard disk"
A soft piece of cloth or cloth-like material used for wiping.
A kind of film transition where one shot replaces another by travelling from one side of the frame to another or with a special shape.
To move an object over, maintaining contact, with the intention of removing some substance from the surface. (Compare rub.)
"I wiped the sweat from my brow with the back of my hand."
To remove by rubbing; to rub off; to obliterate; usually followed by away, off, or out.
To cheat; to defraud; to trick; usually followed by out.
A lapwing, especially a northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus).
An instance of all members of a party dying in a single campaign, event, or battle; a wipeout.
Examples of WIPE in a Sentence
- "multiple wipes of a computer's hard disk"
- "I wiped the sweat from my brow with the back of my hand."
- "If you try to fight that boss underprepared, you're definitely gonna wipe."
Word Details
Is WIPE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WIPE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like WIPE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for WIPE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | i | p | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WIPE
5 words from the letters in WIPE
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use WIPE in Word Games
WIPE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: WIPE is only 4 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 WIPE to find 5 additional valid words.