Is WHISKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WHISKS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does WHISKS mean?
Whisks is a form of WHISK.
- verb
move somewhere quickly
“The President was whisked away in his limo”
- noun
a mixer incorporating a coil of wires; used for whipping eggs or cream
- noun
a small short-handled broom used to brush clothes
- verb
move quickly and nimbly
“He whisked into the house”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
16
Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
6
Letters
W (4) + H (4) + I (1) + S (1) + K (5) + S (1) = 16 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 WHISKS
WHISKS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from WHISKS
The 19 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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