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GOOSING

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

G 2/3
O 1/1
O 1/1
S 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of GOOSING

verb

To sharply poke or pinch someone's buttocks. Derived from a goose's inclination to bite at a retreating intruder's hindquarters.

verb

To stimulate, to spur.

verb

To gently accelerate an automobile or machine, or give repeated small taps on the accelerator.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is GOOSING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of GOOSING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for GOOSING

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

Letter goosing Total
Scrabble 2111112 9
WWF 3111123 12

How to Use GOOSING in Word Games

GOOSING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since GOOSING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GOOSING to find 65 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About GOOSING

What does GOOSING mean?
GOOSING is a verb. To sharply poke or pinch someone's buttocks. Derived from a goose's inclination to bite at a retreating intruder's hindquarters.
Is GOOSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GOOSING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GOOSING worth in Scrabble?
GOOSING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from GOOSING?
You can make 65 words from the letters in GOOSING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.