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Whimsy

Yes, whimsy is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does whimsy mean?

noun

  1. an odd or fanciful or capricious idea the theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his stories
  2. the trait of acting unpredictably and more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgment I despair at the flightiness and whimsicality of my memory

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for whimsy

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants1 / 5
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of whimsy

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters WHIMSY.

Words you can make from whimsy

Unscramble WHIMSY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is whimsy a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Whimsy is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is whimsy worth in Scrabble?

Whimsy is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does whimsy mean?

Whimsy means: an odd or fanciful or capricious idea.