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WISP

/wɪsp/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

W 4/4
I 1/1
S 1/1
P 3/4

Definition of WISP

noun

A small bundle, as of straw or other like substance; any slender, flexible structure or group.

"A wisp of hair escaped her barrette and whipped wildly in the wind."

noun

A whisk, or small broom.

noun

A will o' the wisp, or ignis fatuus.

verb

To brush or dress, as with a wisp.

verb

To rumple.

verb

To produce a wisp, as of smoke.

Examples of WISP in a Sentence

  • "A wisp of hair escaped her barrette and whipped wildly in the wind."

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
10
points

Is WISP a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Tip: Short words like WISP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for WISP

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

Letter wisp Total
Scrabble 4113 9
WWF 4114 10

Words You Can Make With the Letters in WISP

9 words from the letters in WISP

How to Use WISP in Word Games

WISP is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: WISP 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 WISP to find 9 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About WISP

What does WISP mean?
WISP is a noun. A small bundle, as of straw or other like substance; any slender, flexible structure or group.
Is WISP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WISP is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WISP worth in Scrabble?
WISP is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from WISP?
You can make 9 words from the letters in WISP. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.