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HECTORING

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

H 4/3
E 1/1
C 3/4
T 1/1
O 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of HECTORING

verb

To dominate or intimidate in a blustering way; to bully, to domineer.

verb

To behave like a hector or bully; to bluster, to swagger; to bully.

noun

The act of one who hectors, or acts blusteringly.

adjective

That hectors; intimidating or domineering.

Synonyms of HECTORING

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Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
17
points

Is HECTORING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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

Letter Values for HECTORING

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

Letter hectoring Total
Scrabble 413111112 15
WWF 314111123 17

Anagrams of HECTORING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 9 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HECTORING

100 words from the letters in HECTORING

How to Use HECTORING in Word Games

HECTORING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About HECTORING

What does HECTORING mean?
HECTORING is a verb. To dominate or intimidate in a blustering way; to bully, to domineer.
Is HECTORING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HECTORING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HECTORING worth in Scrabble?
HECTORING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from HECTORING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in HECTORING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of HECTORING?
Synonyms of HECTORING include: huff, terrorise, terrorize. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of HECTORING?
The anagrams of HECTORING (words using the exact same letters) are: TOCHERING. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.