LABOURING
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of LABOURING
To toil, to work.
To belabour, to emphasise or expand upon (a point in a debate, etc).
"I think we've all got the idea. There's no need to labour the point."
To be oppressed with difficulties or disease; to do one's work under conditions which make it especially hard or wearisome; to move slowly, as against opposition, or under a burden.
The act of one who labours; toil; work done.
Examples of LABOURING in a Sentence
- "I think we've all got the idea. There's no need to labour the point."
Word Details
Is LABOURING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LABOURING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: LABOURING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for LABOURING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | a | b | o | u | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LABOURING
100 words from the letters in LABOURING
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How to Use LABOURING in Word Games
LABOURING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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