wheal

Plural: wheals

Noun

A localized swelling on the skin, often itchy, like a welt.
a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
A small raised swelling on the skin, often itchy, caused by a blow from a whip or an insect bite etc.
A mine.

Verb

Synonym of wale.

Examples

That unexpected challenge gave him a WHEAL of frustration, but the word was valid.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English whele (“boil”), from Old English *hwele (“boil”); related to Old English hwelian (“to fester, ulcerate”). Compare also Old English hwelca, hwylca (“an inflamed swelling, pustule”).

Synonyms

wale, weal, welt

Scrabble Score: 11

wheal: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
wheal: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
wheal: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

wheal: valid Words With Friends Word