DEVOURING
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of DEVOURING
To eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously.
To rapidly destroy, engulf, or lay waste.
"The fire was devouring the building."
To take in avidly with the intellect or with one's gaze.
"She intended to devour the book."
The act by which something is devoured.
Examples of DEVOURING in a Sentence
- "The fire was devouring the building."
- "She intended to devour the book."
Word Details
Is DEVOURING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEVOURING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | d | e | v | o | u | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEVOURING
100 words from the letters in DEVOURING
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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.