WORD MEANING
Whelp meaning
WHELP · noun
A young offspring of certain animals, especially a puppy or the young of a dog or wolf.
See all 16 words from the November 3, 2026 puzzle →Other meanings
To give birth to a puppy or similar young animal.
A small wave or ripple on the surface of water.
To utter a sharp, high-pitched cry or bark.
The term can be used as a noun or verb and may appear in informal speech or animal breeding contexts.
Examples
The mother dog cared for each whelp carefully.
The farmer counted the whelps born in the barn last night.