Is WHIMS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WHIMS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does WHIMS mean?
Whims is a form of WHIM.
- noun
a sudden desire
“he bought it on an impulse”
- noun
an odd or fanciful or capricious idea
“the theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his stories”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
13
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
5
Letters
W (4) + H (4) + I (1) + M (3) + S (1) = 13 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for WHIMS
Single letters that turn WHIMS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Words you can make from WHIMS
The 17 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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