ENSUING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of ENSUING
To follow (a leader, inclination etc.).
To follow (in time), to be subsequent to.
To occur afterwards, as a result or effect.
"Give three freshmen six bottles of wine, and hilarity will ensue."
Refers to the actions, consequences, and repercussions which result from some prior stimulus or event.
"We watched the derailment and ensuing train wreck with a mixture of fascination and horror."
Examples of ENSUING in a Sentence
- "Give three freshmen six bottles of wine, and hilarity will ensue."
- "We watched the derailment and ensuing train wreck with a mixture of fascination and horror."
Word Details
Is ENSUING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ENSUING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ENSUING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.
Letter Values for ENSUING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | n | s | u | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ENSUING
81 words from the letters in ENSUING
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How to Use ENSUING in Word Games
ENSUING is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since ENSUING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ENSUING to find 81 additional valid words.