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LACKING

/ˈlækɪŋ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

L 1/2
A 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
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Definition of LACKING

verb

To be without, to need, to require.

"My life lacks excitement."

verb

To be short (of or for something).

"He'll never lack for company while he's got all that money."

verb

To be in want.

noun

The absence of something; a lack.

adjective

Missing or not having enough of (a good quality, etc).

"This cheese is lacking in pungency."

adjective

Not carrying a firearm.

"Are you packing or lacking?"

Examples of LACKING in a Sentence

  • "My life lacks excitement."
  • "He'll never lack for company while he's got all that money."
  • "This cheese is lacking in pungency."
  • "Are you packing or lacking?"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
18
points

Is LACKING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, LACKING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of LACKING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.

Letter Values for LACKING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter lacking Total
Scrabble 1135112 14
WWF 2145123 18

Anagrams of LACKING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

calking 14/18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LACKING

87 words from the letters in LACKING

7-letter words

calking 14/18 USUKWWF

6-letter words

caking 13/16 USUKWWF calkin 12/15 USUKWWF laking 11/14 USUKWWF lacing 9/13 USUKWWF

5-letter words

clank 11/14 USUKWWF clink 11/14 USUKWWF glaik 10/12 UK aking 10/12 UK kiang 10/12 USUKWWF klang 10/13 UK lakin 9/11 UK acing 8/11 USUKWWF clang 8/12 USUKWWF cling 8/12 USUKWWF linac 7/10 USUKWWF algin 6/9 USUKWWF align 6/9 USUKWWF liang 6/9 USUKWWF ligan 6/9 USUKWWF linga 6/9 USUKWWF

4-letter words

calk 10/12 USUKWWF kcal 10/12 UK lack 10/12 USUKWWF lick 10/12 USUKWWF nick 10/12 USUKWWF kang 9/11 UK knag 9/11 UK gink 9/11 USUKWWF king 9/11 USUKWWF ilka 8/9 USUKWWF kail 8/9 USUKWWF kali 8/9 UK laik 8/9 UK akin 8/9 USUKWWF kain 8/9 USUKWWF kina 8/9 USUKWWF naik 8/9 UK lank 8/10 USUKWWF kiln 8/10 USUKWWF link 8/10 USUKWWF clag 7/10 USUKWWF glac 7/10 UK cang 7/10 UK laic 6/8 USUKWWF cain 6/8 USUKWWF clan 6/9 USUKWWF gila 5/7 UK glia 5/7 USUKWWF agin 5/7 USUKWWF gain 5/7 USUKWWF lang 5/8 USWWF ling 5/8 USWWF anil 4/6 USUKWWF lain 4/6 USUKWWF nail 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

ick 9/10 USUKWWF kai 7/7 UK ilk 7/8 USUKWWF ink 7/8 USUKWWF kin 7/8 USUKWWF cig 6/8 UK lac 5/7 USUKWWF can 5/7 USUKWWF gal 4/6 USUKWWF lag 4/6 USUKWWF lig 4/6 UK gan 4/6 USUKWWF nag 4/6 USUKWWF gin 4/6 USUKWWF ail 3/4 USUKWWF ain 3/4 USUKWWF ani 3/4 USUKWWF lan 3/5 UK lin 3/5 USWWF nil 3/5 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ka 6/6 USUKWWF ki 6/6 UK ag 3/4 USUKWWF ai 2/2 USUKWWF al 2/3 USWWF la 2/3 USUKWWF li 2/3 USWWF an 2/3 USUKWWF na 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF ln 2/4 UK

How to Use LACKING in Word Games

LACKING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since LACKING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LACKING to find 87 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LACKING

What does LACKING mean?
LACKING is a verb. To be without, to need, to require.
Is LACKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LACKING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LACKING worth in Scrabble?
LACKING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from LACKING?
You can make 87 words from the letters in LACKING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of LACKING?
The anagrams of LACKING (words using the exact same letters) are: CALKING. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.