HAUNTING
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of HAUNTING
To inhabit, or visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts).
"A couple of ghosts haunt the old, burnt-down house."
To make uneasy, restless.
"The memory of his past failures haunted him."
To stalk, to follow
"The policeman haunted him, following him everywhere."
A particular instance of haunting; a ghostly habitation.
"During the haunting, strange voices and noises were heard and objects flew off tables."
Remaining in the mind; not easily forgotten.
"He had a haunting gaze."
Examples of HAUNTING in a Sentence
- "A couple of ghosts haunt the old, burnt-down house."
- "The memory of his past failures haunted him."
- "The policeman haunted him, following him everywhere."
- "During the haunting, strange voices and noises were heard and objects flew off tables."
Word Details
Is HAUNTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HAUNTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HAUNTING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HAUNTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | a | u | n | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HAUNTING
100 words from the letters in HAUNTING
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How to Use HAUNTING in Word Games
HAUNTING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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