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HAPPENING

/ˈhæpnɪŋ/

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective, noun

H 4/3
A 1/1
P 3/4
P 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of HAPPENING

verb

To occur or take place.

"Let me tell you how it happened."

verb

To happen to; to befall.

verb

(with infinitive) To do or occur by chance or unexpectedly.

"Do you happen to have an umbrella?"

adjective

(of a place) Busy, lively; vibrant, dynamic; fashionable.

"This is a happening place tonight!"

adjective

(of a person or product) Trendy, up-to-the-minute.

"He is a real happening guy."

noun

Something that happens.

noun

A spontaneous or improvised event, especially one that involves audience participation.

Synonyms of HAPPENING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of HAPPENING in a Sentence

  • "Let me tell you how it happened."
  • "Do you happen to have an umbrella?"
  • "This is a happening place tonight!"
  • "He is a real happening guy."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
21
points

Is HAPPENING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: HAPPENING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for HAPPENING

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

Letter happening Total
Scrabble 413311112 17
WWF 314412123 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HAPPENING

100 words from the letters in HAPPENING

How to Use HAPPENING in Word Games

HAPPENING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HAPPENING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HAPPENING

What does HAPPENING mean?
HAPPENING is a verb. To occur or take place.
Is HAPPENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HAPPENING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HAPPENING worth in Scrabble?
HAPPENING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from HAPPENING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in HAPPENING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of HAPPENING?
Synonyms of HAPPENING include: come to pass. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.