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BECKONING

/ˈbɛkənɪŋ/

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

B 3/4
E 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5
O 1/1
N 1/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of BECKONING

verb

To wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.

verb

To seem attractive and inviting

noun

Such a wave or similar action.

adjective

That beckons.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
23
points

Is BECKONING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, BECKONING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 23 pts

Tip: BECKONING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BECKONING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter beckoning Total
Scrabble 313511112 18
WWF 414512123 23

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BECKONING

100 words from the letters in BECKONING

How to Use BECKONING in Word Games

BECKONING is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BECKONING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BECKONING

What does BECKONING mean?
BECKONING is a verb. To wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.
Is BECKONING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BECKONING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BECKONING worth in Scrabble?
BECKONING is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from BECKONING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BECKONING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.