INNING
/ˈɪnɪŋ/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of INNING
A period of play in which members of a visiting baseball team attempt to hit a baseball pitched by the opposing home team until three players are called out, followed by a similar attempt by members of the home baseball team against the visiting team's pitching. There are nine or more innings in a regulation baseball game.
"It is a baseball tradition to sing "Take Me Out To the Ball Game" during the seventh inning stretch."
A similar period of play.
"We batted around in our half of the inning."
A player (or team)'s turn at the table to make shots until ended by a miss or a foul.
To house; to lodge.
To take lodging; to lodge.
Examples of INNING in a Sentence
- "It is a baseball tradition to sing "Take Me Out To the Ball Game" during the seventh inning stretch."
- "We batted around in our half of the inning."
Word Details
Is INNING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INNING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: INNING uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INNING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | n | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INNING
4 words from the letters in INNING
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use INNING in Word Games
INNING is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, INNING is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INNING to find 4 additional valid words.