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COCKING

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

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

Definition of COCKING

verb

To lift the cock of a firearm or crossbow; to prepare (a gun or crossbow) to be fired.

verb

To be prepared to be triggered by having the cock lifted.

"In the darkness, the gun cocked loudly."

verb

To erect; to turn up.

verb

To form into piles.

noun

The hunting of gamecocks.

noun

Cockfighting.

adjective

Offensive or worthless

Examples of COCKING in a Sentence

  • "In the darkness, the gun cocked loudly."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
20
points

Is COCKING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of COCKING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 66 points total.

Letter Values for COCKING

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

Letter cocking Total
Scrabble 3135112 16
WWF 4145123 20

How to Use COCKING in Word Games

COCKING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since COCKING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 66 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COCKING to find 43 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About COCKING

What does COCKING mean?
COCKING is a verb. To lift the cock of a firearm or crossbow; to prepare (a gun or crossbow) to be fired.
Is COCKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COCKING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is COCKING worth in Scrabble?
COCKING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from COCKING?
You can make 43 words from the letters in COCKING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.