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HIRING

6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

H 4/3
I 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of HIRING

verb

To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment.

"We hired a car for two weeks because ours had broken down."

verb

To employ; to obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job.

"The company had problems when it tried to hire more skilled workers."

verb

To exchange the services of for remuneration.

"They hired themselves out as day laborers.  They hired out their basement for Inauguration week."

noun

The act by which an employee is hired.

"hirings and firings"

noun

A fair or market where servants were engaged.

Synonyms of HIRING

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of HIRING

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Examples of HIRING in a Sentence

  • "We hired a car for two weeks because ours had broken down."
  • "The company had problems when it tried to hire more skilled workers."
  • "They hired themselves out as day laborers.  They hired out their basement for Inauguration week."
  • "hirings and firings"

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
11
points

Is HIRING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: HIRING uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for HIRING

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

Letter hiring Total
Scrabble 411112 10
WWF 311123 11

How to Use HIRING in Word Games

HIRING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, HIRING is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HIRING to find 14 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HIRING

What does HIRING mean?
HIRING is a verb. To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment.
Is HIRING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HIRING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HIRING worth in Scrabble?
HIRING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from HIRING?
You can make 14 words from the letters in HIRING. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of HIRING?
Synonyms of HIRING include: rent. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.