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WISHFUL

/ˈwɪʃfəl/

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

W 4/4
I 1/1
S 1/1
H 4/3
F 4/4
U 1/2
L 1/2

Definition of WISHFUL

adjective

Wished-for; desired, wanted.

adjective

Expressing a wish or longing for something.

adjective

Aspiring, or seeking advancement.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
17
points

Is WISHFUL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of WISHFUL earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 66 points total.

Letter Values for WISHFUL

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter wishful Total
Scrabble 4114411 16
WWF 4113422 17

How to Use WISHFUL in Word Games

WISHFUL is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since WISHFUL uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 66 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WISHFUL to find 31 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About WISHFUL

What does WISHFUL mean?
WISHFUL is a adjective. Wished-for; desired, wanted.
Is WISHFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WISHFUL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WISHFUL worth in Scrabble?
WISHFUL is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from WISHFUL?
You can make 31 words from the letters in WISHFUL. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.