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COLLECTING

/kəˈlɛktɪŋ/

10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun

C 3/4
O 1/1
L 1/2
L 1/2
E 1/1
C 3/4
T 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of COLLECTING

verb

To gather together; amass.

"Suzanne collected all the papers she had laid out."

verb

To get; particularly, get from someone.

"A bank collects a monthly payment on a client's new car loan.   A mortgage company collects a monthly payment on a house."

verb

To accumulate (a number of similar or related objects), particularly for a hobby or recreation.

"I don't think he collects as much as hoards."

noun

A hobby including seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining whatever items are of interest to the individual collector.

Examples of COLLECTING in a Sentence

  • "Suzanne collected all the papers she had laid out."
  • "A bank collects a monthly payment on a client's new car loan.   A mortgage company collects a monthly payment on a house."
  • "I don't think he collects as much as hoards."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
21
points

Is COLLECTING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: COLLECTING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for COLLECTING

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

Letter collecting Total
Scrabble 3111131112 15
WWF 4122141123 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in COLLECTING

100 words from the letters in COLLECTING

How to Use COLLECTING in Word Games

COLLECTING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About COLLECTING

What does COLLECTING mean?
COLLECTING is a verb. To gather together; amass.
Is COLLECTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COLLECTING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is COLLECTING worth in Scrabble?
COLLECTING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from COLLECTING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in COLLECTING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.