CHASING
/ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of CHASING
To pursue.
To consume another beverage immediately after drinking hard liquor, typically something better tasting or less harsh such as soda or beer; to use a drink as a chaser
"I need something to chase this shot with."
To attempt to win by scoring the required number of runs in the final innings.
"Australia will be chasing 217 for victory on the final day."
To groove; indent.
To place piping or wiring in a groove encased within a wall or floor, or in a hidden space encased by a wall.
"chase the pipe"
To cut (the thread of a screw).
Engraved or embossed decoration.
"gold with chasings of silver"
Examples of CHASING in a Sentence
- "I need something to chase this shot with."
- "Australia will be chasing 217 for victory on the final day."
- "chase the pipe"
- "gold with chasings of silver"
Word Details
Is CHASING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CHASING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CHASING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for CHASING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | h | a | s | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CHASING
100 words from the letters in CHASING
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How to Use CHASING in Word Games
CHASING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since CHASING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CHASING to find 100 additional valid words.