Is WHIRR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WHIRR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does WHIRR mean?
- noun
sound of something in rapid motion
“whir of a bird's wings”
- verb
make a soft swishing sound
“the motor whirred”
- verb
make a vibrant sound, as of some birds
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
5
Letters
W (4) + H (4) + I (1) + R (1) + R (1) = 11 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 WHIRR
Single letters that turn WHIRR into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from WHIRR
The 2 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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