FILING
/faɪ.lɪŋ/
6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of FILING
To commit (official papers) to some office.
To place in an archive in a logical place and order
To store a file (aggregation of data) on a storage medium such as a disc or another computer.
To move in a file.
"The applicants kept filing into the room until it was full."
To smooth, grind, or cut with a file.
"I'd better file the bottoms of the table legs. Otherwise they will scratch the flooring."
To defile
To corrupt
Any particle that has been removed by a file or similar implement; a shaving.
"The process left metal filings all over the bench and the part."
Examples of FILING in a Sentence
- "The applicants kept filing into the room until it was full."
- "I'd better file the bottoms of the table legs. Otherwise they will scratch the flooring."
- "The process left metal filings all over the bench and the part."
Word Details
Is FILING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FILING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FILING uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FILING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | i | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FILING
15 words from the letters in FILING
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How to Use FILING in Word Games
FILING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, FILING 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 FILING to find 15 additional valid words.