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CHALLENGING

/ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/

11 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

C 3/4
H 4/3
A 1/1
L 1/2
L 1/2
E 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of CHALLENGING

verb

To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."

verb

To dare (someone).

verb

To dispute (something).

"to challenge the accuracy of a statement or of a quotation"

noun

The act of making a challenge.

adjective

Difficult, hard to do.

Synonyms of CHALLENGING

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Antonyms of CHALLENGING

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Examples of CHALLENGING in a Sentence

  • "We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."
  • "to challenge the accuracy of a statement or of a quotation"

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
3
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
24
points

Is CHALLENGING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 24 pts

Tip: CHALLENGING uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CHALLENGING

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

Letter challenging Total
Scrabble 34111112112 18
WWF 43122123123 24

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CHALLENGING

100 words from the letters in CHALLENGING

How to Use CHALLENGING in Word Games

CHALLENGING is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CHALLENGING

What does CHALLENGING mean?
CHALLENGING is a verb. To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.
Is CHALLENGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CHALLENGING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CHALLENGING worth in Scrabble?
CHALLENGING is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CHALLENGING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CHALLENGING. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CHALLENGING?
Synonyms of CHALLENGING include: becall, call out. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.