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CARRYING

/ˈkæɹiɪŋ/

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

C 3/4
A 1/1
R 1/1
R 1/1
Y 4/3
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of CARRYING

verb

To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.

verb

To transfer from one place (such as a country, book, or column) to another.

"to carry an account to the ledger"

verb

To convey by extension or continuance; to extend.

"The builders are going to carry the chimney through the roof.  They would have carried the road ten miles further, but ran out of materials."

noun

Transportation.

"carryings away of goods"

Synonyms of CARRYING

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Antonyms of CARRYING

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Examples of CARRYING in a Sentence

  • "to carry an account to the ledger"
  • "The builders are going to carry the chimney through the roof.  They would have carried the road ten miles further, but ran out of materials."
  • "carryings away of goods"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
16
points

Is CARRYING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

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

Letter Values for CARRYING

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

Letter carrying Total
Scrabble 31114112 14
WWF 41113123 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CARRYING

99 words from the letters in CARRYING

How to Use CARRYING in Word Games

CARRYING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CARRYING

What does CARRYING mean?
CARRYING is a verb. To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
Is CARRYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CARRYING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CARRYING worth in Scrabble?
CARRYING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CARRYING?
You can make 99 words from the letters in CARRYING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CARRYING?
Synonyms of CARRYING include: adopt, take on, take over, bear, move, transport. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.