WISP
/wɪsp/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of WISP
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."
A whisk, or small broom.
A will o' the wisp, or ignis fatuus.
To brush or dress, as with a wisp.
To rumple.
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
Is WISP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WISP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | w | i | s | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WISP
9 words from the letters in WISP
3-letter words
2-letter words
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.