FIDDLING
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of FIDDLING
To play aimlessly.
"You're fiddling your life away."
To adjust or manipulate for deception or fraud.
"Fred was sacked when the auditors caught him fiddling the books."
To play traditional tunes on a violin in a non-classical style.
Action of the verb to fiddle
Of petty or trivial importance; footling
"It was a fiddling little fault, but ultimately proved disastrous."
Examples of FIDDLING in a Sentence
- "You're fiddling your life away."
- "Fred was sacked when the auditors caught him fiddling the books."
- "It was a fiddling little fault, but ultimately proved disastrous."
Word Details
Is FIDDLING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FIDDLING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FIDDLING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FIDDLING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | i | d | d | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FIDDLING
31 words from the letters in FIDDLING
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How to Use FIDDLING in Word Games
FIDDLING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FIDDLING to find 31 additional valid words.