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DWELLING

/ˈdwɛ.lɪŋ/

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

D 2/2
W 4/4
E 1/1
L 1/2
L 1/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of DWELLING

noun

A house or place in which a person lives; a habitation, a home.

"The old house served as a dwelling for Albert."

verb

To live; to reside.

verb

To linger (on) a particular thought, idea etc.; to remain fixated (on).

verb

To be in a given state.

Examples of DWELLING in a Sentence

  • "The old house served as a dwelling for Albert."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
17
points

Is DWELLING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: DWELLING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DWELLING

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

Letter dwelling Total
Scrabble 24111112 13
WWF 24122123 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DWELLING

100 words from the letters in DWELLING

How to Use DWELLING in Word Games

DWELLING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About DWELLING

What does DWELLING mean?
DWELLING is a noun. A house or place in which a person lives; a habitation, a home.
Is DWELLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DWELLING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DWELLING worth in Scrabble?
DWELLING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DWELLING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DWELLING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.