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HOUSEKEEPING

12 letters · 4 syllables · noun

H 4/3
O 1/1
U 1/2
S 1/1
E 1/1
K 5/5
E 1/1
E 1/1
P 3/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of HOUSEKEEPING

noun

The chores of maintaining a house as a residence, especially cleaning.

noun

Any general tasks that involve preparation.

"The computer program does some general housekeeping involving initializing variables and opening files before beginning the main processing."

noun

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

Letters
12
Syllables
4
Scrabble
22
points
WWF
25
points

Is HOUSEKEEPING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 22 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 22 pts Words With Friends — 25 pts

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 housekeeping Total
Scrabble 411115113112 22
WWF 312115114123 25

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOUSEKEEPING

100 words from the letters in HOUSEKEEPING

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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About HOUSEKEEPING

What does HOUSEKEEPING mean?
HOUSEKEEPING is a noun. The chores of maintaining a house as a residence, especially cleaning.
Is HOUSEKEEPING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HOUSEKEEPING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 22 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HOUSEKEEPING worth in Scrabble?
HOUSEKEEPING is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from HOUSEKEEPING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in HOUSEKEEPING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.