AWAITING
/əˈweɪtɪŋ/
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of AWAITING
To wait for.
"I await your reply to my letter."
To expect.
To be in store for; to be ready or in waiting for.
"Glorious rewards await the good in heaven; eternal suffering awaits mortal sinners in hell."
Examples of AWAITING in a Sentence
- "I await your reply to my letter."
- "Glorious rewards await the good in heaven; eternal suffering awaits mortal sinners in hell."
Word Details
Is AWAITING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AWAITING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: AWAITING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for AWAITING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | w | a | i | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AWAITING
85 words from the letters in AWAITING
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How to Use AWAITING in Word Games
AWAITING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble AWAITING to find 85 additional valid words.