BARRING
/ˈbɑːɹɪŋ(ɡ)/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, preposition
Definition of BARRING
To obstruct the passage of (someone or something).
"Our way was barred by a huge rockfall."
To prohibit.
"I couldn't get into the nightclub because I had been barred."
To lock or bolt with a bar.
"bar the door"
(collective) Bars; an arrangement or pattern of stripes or bars.
The act of fitting or closing something with bars.
The exclusion of someone; blackballing.
Unless something happens; excepting; in the absence of.
"Barring any further red tape, we will finally be able to open the restaurant."
Synonyms of BARRING
Words with similar meaning
Examples of BARRING in a Sentence
- "Our way was barred by a huge rockfall."
- "I couldn't get into the nightclub because I had been barred."
- "bar the door"
- "Barring any further red tape, we will finally be able to open the restaurant."
Word Details
Is BARRING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BARRING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BARRING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for BARRING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | a | r | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BARRING
75 words from the letters in BARRING
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How to Use BARRING in Word Games
BARRING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since BARRING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BARRING to find 75 additional valid words.