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COMPELLING

/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

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

Definition of COMPELLING

verb

To drive together, round up

verb

To overpower; to subdue.

verb

To force, constrain or coerce.

"Logic compels the wise, while fools feel compelled by emotions."

noun

An act of compulsion; an obliging somebody to do something.

adjective

Strongly or irresistibly evoking interest or attention.

"There are compelling reasons why a manager should have previous experience."

adjective

Forceful.

"The politician had compelling ambition."

Examples of COMPELLING in a Sentence

  • "Logic compels the wise, while fools feel compelled by emotions."
  • "There are compelling reasons why a manager should have previous experience."
  • "The politician had compelling ambition."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
24
points

Is COMPELLING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 24 pts

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

Letter Values for COMPELLING

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

Letter compelling Total
Scrabble 3133111112 17
WWF 4144122123 24

Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMPELLING

100 words from the letters in COMPELLING

How to Use COMPELLING in Word Games

COMPELLING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About COMPELLING

What does COMPELLING mean?
COMPELLING is a verb. To drive together, round up
Is COMPELLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COMPELLING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is COMPELLING worth in Scrabble?
COMPELLING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from COMPELLING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in COMPELLING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.