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Word: WHIFFS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
W 4 H 4 I 1 F 4 F 4 S 1
Length 6 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /wหˆษชffs/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 18 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 1
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile W (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "FF". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of WHIFFS

noun
  1. A waft; a brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air
  2. An odour carried briefly through the air
  3. A short inhalation or exhalation of breath, especially of smoke from a cigarette or pipe.
verb
  1. To waft.
  2. To sniff.
  3. To strike out.
verb
  1. To fish with a handline.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "whiffs" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "whiffs", surprising the rest of the board members."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 18 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 18 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WHIFFS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
WHIFFS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is WHIFFS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, WHIFFS is worth 18 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 17 points.
How many syllables are in WHIFFS? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in WHIFFS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing WHIFFS:

  • # the whiffs effect
  • # master of whiffs
  • # playing with whiffs
  • # in terms of whiffs

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