HAPPENING
/ˈhæpnɪŋ/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective, noun
Definition of HAPPENING
To occur or take place.
"Let me tell you how it happened."
To happen to; to befall.
(with infinitive) To do or occur by chance or unexpectedly.
"Do you happen to have an umbrella?"
(of a place) Busy, lively; vibrant, dynamic; fashionable.
"This is a happening place tonight!"
(of a person or product) Trendy, up-to-the-minute.
"He is a real happening guy."
Something that happens.
A spontaneous or improvised event, especially one that involves audience participation.
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
Is HAPPENING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HAPPENING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | h | a | p | p | e | n | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HAPPENING
100 words from the letters in HAPPENING
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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.