EATING
/ˈiːtɪŋ/
6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective, noun
Definition of EATING
To ingest; to be ingested.
To use up.
To cause (someone) to worry.
"What’s eating you?"
Bred to be eaten.
"eating chickens; eating quails"
Suitable to be eaten without being cooked.
"Wait! That's not an eating apple."
The act of ingesting food.
Food; cooking, cuisine.
"I remember when we visited Aunt Martha's house, we had some really good eating!"
The act of corroding or consuming some substance.
Examples of EATING in a Sentence
- "What’s eating you?"
- "eating chickens; eating quails"
- "Wait! That's not an eating apple."
- "I remember when we visited Aunt Martha's house, we had some really good eating!"
Word Details
Is EATING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EATING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: EATING uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EATING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | a | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
Anagrams of EATING
Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EATING
88 words from the letters in EATING
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How to Use EATING in Word Games
EATING is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, EATING is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EATING to find 88 additional valid words.