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BURROWING

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun

B 3/4
U 1/2
R 1/1
R 1/1
O 1/1
W 4/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of BURROWING

verb

To dig a tunnel or hole

verb

(with adverbial of direction) to move underneath or press up against in search of safety or comfort

"The young girl burrowed into the bed."

verb

(with into) to investigate thoroughly

"The journalist burrowed into the origins of the mayor's corruption."

noun

The act or result of making a burrow.

Examples of BURROWING in a Sentence

  • "The young girl burrowed into the bed."
  • "The journalist burrowed into the origins of the mayor's corruption."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
19
points

Is BURROWING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

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

Letter Values for BURROWING

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

Letter burrowing Total
Scrabble 311114112 15
WWF 421114123 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BURROWING

100 words from the letters in BURROWING

How to Use BURROWING in Word Games

BURROWING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About BURROWING

What does BURROWING mean?
BURROWING is a verb. To dig a tunnel or hole
Is BURROWING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BURROWING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BURROWING worth in Scrabble?
BURROWING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from BURROWING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BURROWING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.