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Word: WHIMSIES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
W 4 H 4 I 1 M 3 S 1 I 1 E 1 S 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /wษชหˆmsษชes/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 16 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile W (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Watch the "i before e except after c" rule. Ensure the vowel order is correct.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of WHIMSIES

noun
  1. A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.
  2. An impulsive, illogical or capricious character.
  3. A whim (capstan or vertical drum).

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 "She described the concept as somewhat "whimsies", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "whimsies" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 16 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 16 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 16 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WHIMSIES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
WHIMSIES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is WHIMSIES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, WHIMSIES is worth 16 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in WHIMSIES? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in WHIMSIES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (8 Letters)

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Words Starting with W

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