WHITEWASH
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is WHITEWASH a Scrabble word?
Yes. WHITEWASH is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (9 letters, 21 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
cover with whitewash; "whitewash walls"
- a specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects
- wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces
- a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score
- exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data
- cover with whitewash; "whitewash walls"
- cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error; "Let's not whitewash the crimes of Stalin"; "She tried to gloss over her mistakes"
Synonyms
gloss over, sleek over, hush up
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
WHITEWASH scores 21 points before board multipliers.
- W = 4
- H = 4
- I = 1
- T = 1
- E = 1
- W = 4
- A = 1
- S = 1
- H = 4
Letter counts: A×1, E×1, H×2, I×1, S×1, T×1, W×2
WHITEWASH has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
WHITEWASH is a 9-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 9, starts with W, ends with H, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "WHITEWASH — cover with whitewash; "whitewash walls"" (21 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
WHITEWASH is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is WHITEWASH a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
WHITEWASH (noun): a specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects. Additional senses: wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces; a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score; exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data.
In standard Scrabble scoring, WHITEWASH totals 21 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. WHITEWASH relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
WHITEWASH is 9 letters long, begins with W, ends with H, and sorts to the alphagram AEHHISTWW. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so WHITEWASH is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 6 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 9-letter entries, WHITEWASH ranks by raw score (21 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZES, IZVOZCHIK, QUIZZABLE, QUIZZICAL; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, WHITEWASH carries 3 vowels and 6 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on W or H are common study angles; browse words starting with W and words ending with H to rehearse parallel sets.
WHITEWASH is a 9-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 9, starts with W, ends with H, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 9-letter entries like WHITEWASH frequently cross shorter words; knowing that WHITEWASH contains A, E, H, I, S, T, W helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as w???????h to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside WHITEWASH include WH, EW, HI — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: W, H, I, T, E, A, S. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble whitewash directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 21 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat WHITEWASH as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "WHITEWASH — cover with whitewash; "whitewash walls"" (21 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is WHITEWASH a valid Scrabble word?
- WHITEWASH is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (9 letters, 21 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is WHITEWASH worth in Scrabble?
- WHITEWASH is worth 21 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: cover with whitewash; "whitewash walls". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does WHITEWASH mean?
- WHITEWASH (noun): a specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects. Additional senses: wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces; a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score; exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of WHITEWASH?
- WHITEWASH scores 21 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 9-letter words.
- Does WHITEWASH have anagrams?
- WHITEWASH has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in WHITEWASH?
- WHITEWASH has 9 letters, starts with W, ends with H, and uses the alphagram AEHHISTWW (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find WHITEWASH?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 9-letter results or "contains" patterns that match WHITEWASH. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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