INFESTING
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
I
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N
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F
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E
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S
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T
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I
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N
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G
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Definition of INFESTING
verb
To inhabit a place in unpleasantly large numbers; to plague, harass.
"Insects are infesting my basement!"
verb
(of a parasite) To invade a host plant or animal.
Examples of INFESTING in a Sentence
- "Insects are infesting my basement!"
Word Details
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points
Is INFESTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INFESTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts
Words With Friends — 16 pts
Tip: INFESTING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INFESTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | f | e | s | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INFESTING
100 words from the letters in INFESTING
8-letter words
7-letter words
6-letter words
fining
10/13
USUKWWF
feigns
10/12
USUKWWF
feting
10/12
USUKWWF
finite
9/10
USUKWWF
feints
9/10
USUKWWF
finest
9/10
USUKWWF
infest
9/10
USUKWWF
ingine
7/10
UK
ensign
7/10
USUKWWF
ignite
7/9
USUKWWF
tieing
7/9
USUKWWF
tining
7/10
USUKWWF
ingest
7/9
USUKWWF
signet
7/9
USUKWWF
tinges
7/9
USUKWWF
siting
7/9
USUKWWF
intine
6/8
USUKWWF
tinnie
6/8
UK
seniti
6/7
USUKWWF
sennit
6/8
USUKWWF
sinnet
6/8
UK
tennis
6/8
USUKWWF
5-letter words
feign
9/11
USUKWWF
gifts
9/10
USUKWWF
fines
8/9
USUKWWF
neifs
8/9
USUKWWF
niefs
8/9
UK
finis
8/9
USUKWWF
feint
8/9
USUKWWF
fient
8/9
UK
feist
8/8
USUKWWF
fents
8/9
UK
snift
8/9
UK
genii
6/8
USUKWWF
segni
6/8
USUKWWF
sengi
6/8
USUKWWF
singe
6/8
USUKWWF
tinge
6/8
USUKWWF
geist
6/7
UK
gites
6/7
UK
tiges
6/7
UK
gents
6/8
USUKWWF
sting
6/8
USUKWWF
tings
6/8
USUKWWF
nisei
5/6
USUKWWF
nines
5/7
USUKWWF
innit
5/7
UK
inset
5/6
USUKWWF
neist
5/6
USUKWWF
nites
5/6
USWWF
senti
5/6
USUKWWF
stein
5/6
USUKWWF
tines
5/6
USUKWWF
intis
5/6
USUKWWF
4-letter words
fegs
8/9
UK
figs
8/9
USUKWWF
gifs
8/9
gift
8/9
USUKWWF
feni
7/8
UK
fine
7/8
USUKWWF
neif
7/8
USUKWWF
nief
7/8
UK
nife
7/8
UK
fini
7/8
UK
feis
7/7
UK
fies
7/7
UK
seif
7/7
USUKWWF
fens
7/8
USUKWWF
nefs
7/8
UK
fins
7/8
USUKWWF
fent
7/8
UK
efts
7/7
USUKWWF
fest
7/7
UK
fets
7/7
USUKWWF
ftes
7/7
UK
tefs
7/7
UK
fist
7/7
USUKWWF
fits
7/7
USUKWWF
sift
7/7
USUKWWF
nfts
7/8
gien
5/7
USUKWWF
ginn
5/8
UK
egis
5/6
USWWF
How to Use INFESTING in Word Games
INFESTING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INFESTING to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About INFESTING
What does INFESTING mean?
INFESTING is a verb. To inhabit a place in unpleasantly large numbers; to plague, harass.
Is INFESTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INFESTING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INFESTING worth in Scrabble?
INFESTING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from INFESTING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in INFESTING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of INFESTING?
Synonyms of INFESTING include: beride, plague. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.