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WHILE

11 pts

WHILE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. WHILE means "to cause to pass pleasantly".

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to cause to pass pleasantly

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Front hooks

Add one letter before WHILE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

Add one letter after WHILE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in WHILE, without blank tiles.

Word forms

Letter Values

W4
H4
I1
L1
E1
= 11

WHILE Scrabble FAQ

Is WHILE a Scrabble word?
WHILE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
How many points is WHILE worth in Scrabble?
WHILE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WHILE?
WHILE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WHILE?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes AWHILE, WHILED, WHILES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.