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WISTFUL

/ˈwɪstfəl/

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

W 4/4
I 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1
F 4/4
U 1/2
L 1/2

Definition of WISTFUL

adjective

Full of longing or yearning.

"His eyes grew wistful as he recalled his university days."

adjective

Sad and thoughtful.

Examples of WISTFUL in a Sentence

  • "His eyes grew wistful as he recalled his university days."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
15
points

Is WISTFUL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of WISTFUL earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.

Letter Values for WISTFUL

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

Letter wistful Total
Scrabble 4111411 13
WWF 4111422 15

How to Use WISTFUL in Word Games

WISTFUL is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since WISTFUL uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WISTFUL to find 56 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About WISTFUL

What does WISTFUL mean?
WISTFUL is a adjective. Full of longing or yearning.
Is WISTFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WISTFUL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WISTFUL worth in Scrabble?
WISTFUL is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from WISTFUL?
You can make 56 words from the letters in WISTFUL. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.