BEATING
/ˈbiːtɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of BEATING
To hit; strike
"As soon as she heard that her father had died, she went into a rage and beat the wall with her fists until her knuckles bled."
To strike or pound repeatedly, usually in some sort of rhythm.
"He danced hypnotically while she beat the atabaque."
To strike repeatedly; to inflict repeated blows; to knock vigorously or loudly.
The action by which someone or something is beaten.
"secret beatings of prisoners"
A heavy defeat or setback.
The pulsation of the heart.
Examples of BEATING in a Sentence
- "As soon as she heard that her father had died, she went into a rage and beat the wall with her fists until her knuckles bled."
- "He danced hypnotically while she beat the atabaque."
- "secret beatings of prisoners"
Word Details
Is BEATING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BEATING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BEATING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for BEATING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | e | a | t | 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 BEATING
100 words from the letters in BEATING
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How to Use BEATING in Word Games
BEATING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since BEATING 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 BEATING to find 100 additional valid words.