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BLOCKING

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

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

Definition of BLOCKING

verb

To fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass.

"The pipe is blocked."

verb

To prevent (something or someone) from passing.

"You're blocking the road – I can't get through!"

verb

To prevent (something from happening or someone from doing something).

"His plan to take over the business was blocked by the boss."

noun

The act by which something is blocked; an obstruction.

"blocking of major opposition sites"

noun

The precise movement and positioning of actors on a stage in order to facilitate the performance of a play, ballet, film or opera (originally planned using miniature blocks).

noun

Blocks used to support (a building, etc.) temporarily.

Examples of BLOCKING in a Sentence

  • "The pipe is blocked."
  • "You're blocking the road – I can't get through!"
  • "His plan to take over the business was blocked by the boss."
  • "blocking of major opposition sites"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
22
points

Is BLOCKING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 22 pts

Tip: BLOCKING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BLOCKING

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

Letter blocking Total
Scrabble 31135112 17
WWF 42145123 22

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BLOCKING

100 words from the letters in BLOCKING

How to Use BLOCKING in Word Games

BLOCKING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About BLOCKING

What does BLOCKING mean?
BLOCKING is a verb. To fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass.
Is BLOCKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BLOCKING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BLOCKING worth in Scrabble?
BLOCKING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BLOCKING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BLOCKING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.