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DEVOURING

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun

D 2/2
E 1/1
V 4/5
O 1/1
U 1/2
R 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of DEVOURING

verb

To eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously.

verb

To rapidly destroy, engulf, or lay waste.

"The fire was devouring the building."

verb

To take in avidly with the intellect or with one's gaze.

"She intended to devour the book."

noun

The act by which something is devoured.

Synonyms of DEVOURING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of DEVOURING in a Sentence

  • "The fire was devouring the building."
  • "She intended to devour the book."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
18
points

Is DEVOURING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: DEVOURING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DEVOURING

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

Letter devouring Total
Scrabble 214111112 14
WWF 215121123 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEVOURING

100 words from the letters in DEVOURING

How to Use DEVOURING in Word Games

DEVOURING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About DEVOURING

What does DEVOURING mean?
DEVOURING is a verb. To eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously.
Is DEVOURING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEVOURING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEVOURING worth in Scrabble?
DEVOURING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEVOURING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DEVOURING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DEVOURING?
Synonyms of DEVOURING include: consume, devastate, gobble, gorge, overwhelm, wolf. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.