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HOSTING

/ˈhəʊstɪŋ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

H 4/3
O 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of HOSTING

verb

To perform the role of a host.

"I was terrible at hosting that show."

verb

To lodge at an inn.

verb

To run software made available to a remote user or process.

"Kremvax hosts a variety of services."

noun

Running and maintaining a computer system on someone's behalf.

noun

A battle.

Synonyms of HOSTING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of HOSTING in a Sentence

  • "I was terrible at hosting that show."
  • "Kremvax hosts a variety of services."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is HOSTING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HOSTING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for HOSTING

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

Letter hosting Total
Scrabble 4111112 11
WWF 3111123 12

Anagrams of HOSTING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOSTING

100 words from the letters in HOSTING

7-letter words

How to Use HOSTING in Word Games

HOSTING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since HOSTING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About HOSTING

What does HOSTING mean?
HOSTING is a verb. To perform the role of a host.
Is HOSTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HOSTING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HOSTING worth in Scrabble?
HOSTING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from HOSTING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in HOSTING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of HOSTING?
Synonyms of HOSTING include: presenter. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of HOSTING?
The anagrams of HOSTING (words using the exact same letters) are: ONSIGHT. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.