Whitewash
Yes, whitewash is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 21 points in Scrabble.
What does whitewash mean?
noun
- a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score
- wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces
- a specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects
verb
- cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error
Let's not whitewash the crimes of Stalin
- cover with whitewash
whitewash walls
- exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 9 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 6 |
| Scrabble points | 21 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of whitewash
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters WHITEWASH.
Words you can make from whitewash
Frequently asked questions
Is whitewash a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Whitewash 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 whitewash worth in Scrabble?
Whitewash is worth 21 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does whitewash mean?
Whitewash means: a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score.