HOUSEKEEPING
12 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of HOUSEKEEPING
The chores of maintaining a house as a residence, especially cleaning.
Any general tasks that involve preparation.
"The computer program does some general housekeeping involving initializing variables and opening files before beginning the main processing."
Hospitality; a liberal and hospitable table; a supply of provisions.
Examples of HOUSEKEEPING in a Sentence
- "The computer program does some general housekeeping involving initializing variables and opening files before beginning the main processing."
Word Details
Is HOUSEKEEPING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HOUSEKEEPING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HOUSEKEEPING uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HOUSEKEEPING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | o | u | s | e | k | e | e | p | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOUSEKEEPING
100 words from the letters in HOUSEKEEPING
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How to Use HOUSEKEEPING in Word Games
HOUSEKEEPING is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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