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Whistling

Yes, whistling is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does whistling mean?

noun

  1. the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
  2. the act of whistling a tune his cheerful whistling indicated that he enjoyed his work
  3. the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle the whistle signalled the end of the game

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for whistling

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants2 / 7
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of whistling

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters WHISTLING.

Words you can make from whistling

Unscramble WHISTLING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is whistling a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Whistling 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 whistling worth in Scrabble?

Whistling is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does whistling mean?

Whistling means: the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture.