BETTING
/ˈbɛtɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of BETTING
To stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event; to wager.
To be sure of something; to be able to count on something.
"Fancy going for a drink after work? You bet I do!"
To place money into the pot in order to require others do the same, usually only used for the first person to place money in the pot on each round.
The act of placing a bet.
Describing one who bets or gambles.
"If I were a betting man, I'd wager my next pay check he couldn't do that again."
Examples of BETTING in a Sentence
- "Fancy going for a drink after work? You bet I do!"
- "If I were a betting man, I'd wager my next pay check he couldn't do that again."
Word Details
Is BETTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BETTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BETTING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for BETTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | e | t | 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 BETTING
64 words from the letters in BETTING
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How to Use BETTING in Word Games
BETTING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since BETTING 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 BETTING to find 64 additional valid words.