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GLOWING

/ˈɡləʊɪŋ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

G 2/3
L 1/2
O 1/1
W 4/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of GLOWING

verb

To give off light from heat or to emit light as if heated.

"The fire was still glowing after ten hours."

verb

To radiate some emotional quality like light.

"The zealots glowed with religious fervor."

verb

To gaze especially passionately at something.

noun

The action of the verb glow.

adjective

That glows or glow.

"glowing embers"

adjective

Full of praise.

"He received glowing references from his previous employers."

Examples of GLOWING in a Sentence

  • "The fire was still glowing after ten hours."
  • "The zealots glowed with religious fervor."
  • "glowing embers"
  • "He received glowing references from his previous employers."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
16
points

Is GLOWING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of GLOWING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for GLOWING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter glowing Total
Scrabble 2114112 12
WWF 3214123 16

How to Use GLOWING in Word Games

GLOWING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since GLOWING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GLOWING to find 56 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About GLOWING

What does GLOWING mean?
GLOWING is a verb. To give off light from heat or to emit light as if heated.
Is GLOWING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GLOWING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GLOWING worth in Scrabble?
GLOWING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from GLOWING?
You can make 56 words from the letters in GLOWING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.