KNOWING
/ˈnəʊɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of KNOWING
To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.
"He knew something terrible was going to happen."
To be aware of; to be cognizant of.
"Did you know Michelle and Jack were getting divorced? ― Yes, I knew."
To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.
"I know your mother, but I’ve never met your father."
The act or condition of having knowledge.
Possessing knowledge or understanding; intelligent.
Shrewd or showing clever awareness.
"a knowing rascal"
Suggestive of private knowledge.
Examples of KNOWING in a Sentence
- "He knew something terrible was going to happen."
- "Did you know Michelle and Jack were getting divorced? ― Yes, I knew."
- "I know your mother, but I’ve never met your father."
- "a knowing rascal"
Word Details
Is KNOWING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, KNOWING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of KNOWING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.
Letter Values for KNOWING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | k | n | o | w | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| WWF | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in KNOWING
53 words from the letters in KNOWING
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How to Use KNOWING in Word Games
KNOWING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since KNOWING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble KNOWING to find 53 additional valid words.