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BITING

6 letters · 2 syllables

B 3/4
I 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of BITING

BITING is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is BITING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: BITING uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BITING

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

Letter biting Total
Scrabble 311112 9
WWF 411123 12

How to Use BITING in Word Games

BITING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, BITING is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BITING to find 19 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BITING

What does BITING mean?
BITING is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is BITING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BITING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BITING worth in Scrabble?
BITING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BITING?
You can make 19 words from the letters in BITING. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.