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EATING

/ˈiːtɪŋ/

6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective, noun

E 1/1
A 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of EATING

verb

To ingest; to be ingested.

verb

To use up.

verb

To cause (someone) to worry.

"What’s eating you?"

adjective

Bred to be eaten.

"eating chickens; eating quails"

adjective

Suitable to be eaten without being cooked.

"Wait! That's not an eating apple."

noun

The act of ingesting food.

noun

Food; cooking, cuisine.

"I remember when we visited Aunt Martha's house, we had some really good eating!"

noun

The act of corroding or consuming some substance.

Synonyms of EATING

Words with similar meaning

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

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is EATING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

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 eating Total
Scrabble 111112 7
WWF 111123 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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About EATING

What does EATING mean?
EATING is a verb. To ingest; to be ingested.
Is EATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EATING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EATING worth in Scrabble?
EATING is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from EATING?
You can make 88 words from the letters in EATING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of EATING?
Synonyms of EATING include: bother, disturb, worry, consume, swallow, breakfast. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of EATING?
The anagrams of EATING (words using the exact same letters) are: INGATE, TANGIE, TEAING. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.