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HOUNDING

/ˈhaʊndɪŋ/

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

H 4/3
O 1/1
U 1/2
N 1/2
D 2/2
I 1/1
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G 2/3

Definition of HOUNDING

verb

To persistently harass.

"He hounded me for weeks, but I was simply unable to pay back his loan."

verb

To urge on against; to set (dogs) upon in hunting.

noun

Pursuit, especially when persistent or relentless.

noun

The part of a mast below the hounds and above the deck.

Examples of HOUNDING in a Sentence

  • "He hounded me for weeks, but I was simply unable to pay back his loan."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is HOUNDING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: HOUNDING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for HOUNDING

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

Letter hounding Total
Scrabble 41112112 13
WWF 31222123 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOUNDING

90 words from the letters in HOUNDING

How to Use HOUNDING in Word Games

HOUNDING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About HOUNDING

What does HOUNDING mean?
HOUNDING is a verb. To persistently harass.
Is HOUNDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HOUNDING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HOUNDING worth in Scrabble?
HOUNDING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from HOUNDING?
You can make 90 words from the letters in HOUNDING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.