WHALER
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈweɪlə//
noun
- (nautical) A seagoing vessel used for hunting whales."But o' Thursday t' Resolution, first whaler back this season, came in port."
- (slang) A large, strong person.
- (slang) Something of unusually great size, a whopper, a whacker.
- (Australia) Any shark of the family Carcharhinidae; a requiem shark."The whalers (or requiem sharks) are one of the largest and best known family of sharks. Worldwide there are 48 species in 12 genera. However, relatively few species are on the Great Barrier Reef."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'WHALER'?
The word WHALER is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
W4
H4
A1
L1
E1
R1
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'WHALER'?
The word WHALER is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
W4
H3
A1
L2
E1
R1
Total: 12 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.