KIDNAPPING
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
K
5/5
I
1/1
D
2/2
N
1/2
A
1/1
P
3/4
P
3/4
I
1/1
N
1/2
G
2/3
Definition of KIDNAPPING
verb
To seize and detain a person unlawfully; sometimes for ransom.
noun
The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom.
Word Details
Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
20
points
WWF
25
points
Is KIDNAPPING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, KIDNAPPING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 20 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 20 pts
Words With Friends — 25 pts
Tip: KIDNAPPING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for KIDNAPPING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | k | i | d | n | a | p | p | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in KIDNAPPING
100 words from the letters in KIDNAPPING
9-letter words
8-letter words
7-letter words
6-letter words
pipkin
14/17
USUKWWF
inkpad
13/15
UK
kidnap
13/15
USUKWWF
piking
13/16
USUKWWF
diking
12/14
USUKWWF
napkin
12/15
USUKWWF
inking
11/14
USUKWWF
piping
11/15
USUKWWF
pidgin
10/13
USUKWWF
pinang
9/13
USUKWWF
pining
9/13
USUKWWF
aiding
8/10
USUKWWF
dining
8/11
USUKWWF
indign
8/11
USUKWWF
niding
8/11
USUKWWF
panini
8/11
UK
5-letter words
4-letter words
kipp
12/14
UK
paik
10/11
USUKWWF
pika
10/11
USUKWWF
piki
10/11
USUKWWF
knap
10/12
USUKWWF
pink
10/12
USUKWWF
dika
9/9
UK
kadi
9/9
USUKWWF
kaid
9/9
UK
dank
9/10
USUKWWF
kang
9/11
UK
knag
9/11
UK
dink
9/10
USUKWWF
kind
9/10
USUKWWF
gink
9/11
USUKWWF
king
9/11
USUKWWF
akin
8/9
USUKWWF
kain
8/9
USUKWWF
kina
8/9
USUKWWF
naik
8/9
UK
pipa
8/10
UK
pipi
8/10
UK
padi
7/8
USUKWWF
paid
7/8
USUKWWF
igap
7/9
UK
pand
7/9
UK
pang
7/10
USUKWWF
ping
7/10
USUKWWF
gadi
6/7
USUKWWF
gaid
6/7
UK
igad
6/7
UK
dang
6/8
USUKWWF
ding
6/8
USUKWWF
nipa
6/8
USUKWWF
pain
6/8
USUKWWF
pian
6/8
USUKWWF
pina
6/8
USWWF
agin
5/7
USUKWWF
gain
5/7
USUKWWF
nidi
5/6
USUKWWF
ginn
5/8
UK
inia
4/5
USUKWWF
nain
4/6
UK
3-letter words
kip
9/10
USUKWWF
dak
8/8
USUKWWF
kid
8/8
USUKWWF
kai
7/7
UK
ink
7/8
USUKWWF
kin
7/8
USUKWWF
app
7/9
pap
7/9
USUKWWF
pip
7/9
USUKWWF
dap
6/7
USUKWWF
pad
6/7
USUKWWF
gap
6/8
USUKWWF
dip
6/7
USUKWWF
gip
6/8
USUKWWF
pig
6/8
USUKWWF
dag
5/6
USWWF
gad
5/6
USUKWWF
dig
5/6
USUKWWF
gid
5/6
USUKWWF
pia
5/6
USUKWWF
How to Use KIDNAPPING in Word Games
KIDNAPPING is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble KIDNAPPING to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About KIDNAPPING
What does KIDNAPPING mean?
KIDNAPPING is a verb. To seize and detain a person unlawfully; sometimes for ransom.
Is KIDNAPPING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KIDNAPPING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
How many points is KIDNAPPING worth in Scrabble?
KIDNAPPING is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from KIDNAPPING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in KIDNAPPING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.