ACQUIRING
/əˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
A
1/1
C
3/4
Q
10/10
U
1/2
I
1/1
R
1/1
I
1/1
N
1/2
G
2/3
Definition of ACQUIRING
verb
To get.
verb
To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own
"He acquired a title."
verb
To contract.
Examples of ACQUIRING in a Sentence
- "He acquired a title."
Word Details
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
21
points
WWF
25
points
Is ACQUIRING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ACQUIRING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 21 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 21 pts
Words With Friends — 25 pts
Tip: ACQUIRING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ACQUIRING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | c | q | u | i | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ACQUIRING
100 words from the letters in ACQUIRING
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
quina
14/16
UK
quair
14/15
UK
acing
8/11
USUKWWF
icing
8/11
USUKWWF
cigar
8/10
USUKWWF
craig
8/10
UK
cuing
8/12
USUKWWF
acini
7/9
USUKWWF
cairn
7/9
USUKWWF
naric
7/9
USUKWWF
ricin
7/9
USUKWWF
uncia
7/10
USUKWWF
auric
7/9
USUKWWF
curia
7/9
USUKWWF
incur
7/10
USUKWWF
runic
7/10
USUKWWF
agrin
6/8
UK
garni
6/8
USUKWWF
grain
6/8
USUKWWF
iring
6/8
USUKWWF
ruing
6/9
USUKWWF
unrig
6/9
USUKWWF
nairu
5/7
UK
4-letter words
quag
14/16
USUKWWF
quai
13/14
USUKWWF
quin
13/15
USUKWWF
cang
7/10
UK
crag
7/9
USUKWWF
cain
6/8
USUKWWF
carn
6/8
USUKWWF
cran
6/8
UK
narc
6/8
USUKWWF
unci
6/9
USUKWWF
uric
6/8
USUKWWF
curn
6/9
USUKWWF
agin
5/7
USUKWWF
gain
5/7
USUKWWF
gair
5/6
UK
ragi
5/6
USUKWWF
giri
5/6
UK
gnar
5/7
USUKWWF
gran
5/7
USUKWWF
rang
5/7
USUKWWF
girn
5/7
USUKWWF
grin
5/7
USUKWWF
ring
5/7
USUKWWF
gaun
5/8
USUKWWF
guan
5/8
USUKWWF
gaur
5/7
USUKWWF
guar
5/7
USWWF
ruga
5/7
USUKWWF
gurn
5/8
UK
rung
5/8
USUKWWF
inia
4/5
USUKWWF
airn
4/5
USUKWWF
rain
4/5
USUKWWF
rani
4/5
USUKWWF
unai
4/6
USUKWWF
raun
4/6
UK
ruin
4/6
USUKWWF
3-letter words
qua
12/13
USUKWWF
cig
6/8
UK
can
5/7
USUKWWF
arc
5/6
USUKWWF
car
5/6
USUKWWF
cir
5/6
UK
cru
5/7
UK
cur
5/7
USUKWWF
ruc
5/7
UK
gan
4/6
USUKWWF
nag
4/6
USUKWWF
gin
4/6
USUKWWF
gar
4/5
USUKWWF
rag
4/5
USUKWWF
rig
4/5
USUKWWF
gau
4/6
UK
gnu
4/7
USUKWWF
gun
4/7
USUKWWF
gur
4/6
UK
rug
4/6
USUKWWF
ain
3/4
USUKWWF
ani
3/4
USUKWWF
air
3/3
USUKWWF
rai
3/3
UK
ria
3/3
USUKWWF
ran
3/4
USUKWWF
rin
3/4
USUKWWF
How to Use ACQUIRING in Word Games
ACQUIRING is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ACQUIRING to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ACQUIRING
What does ACQUIRING mean?
ACQUIRING is a verb. To get.
Is ACQUIRING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ACQUIRING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 21 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ACQUIRING worth in Scrabble?
ACQUIRING is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ACQUIRING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ACQUIRING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ACQUIRING?
Synonyms of ACQUIRING include: attain, come by, earn, gain, obtain, procure. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.