Word: WHOSE
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Definition of WHOSE
- (interrogative) That or those of whom or belonging to whom.
"Several people have lost their suitcases. Whose have you found?"
- (relative) That or those of whom or belonging to whom.
"This car is blocking the way, but Mr Smith, whose it is, will be here shortly."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "whose" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "whose" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WHOSE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is WHOSE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in WHOSE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing WHOSE:
- # the whose effect
- # master of whose
- # playing with whose
- # in terms of whose
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