LEADING
/ˈliːdɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective, noun
Definition of LEADING
To cover, fill, or affect with lead
"continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle."
To place leads between the lines of.
"leaded matter"
(heading) To guide or conduct.
To guide or conduct, as by accompanying, going before, showing, influencing, directing with authority, etc.; to have precedence or preeminence; to be first or chief; — used in most of the senses of the transitive verb.
(heading) To begin, to be ahead.
Providing guidance or direction.
"Avoid leading questions if you really want the truth."
Ranking first.
"He is a leading supplier of plumbing supplies in the county."
Occurring in advance; preceding.
"The stock market can be a leading economic indicator."
Examples of LEADING in a Sentence
- "continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle."
- "leaded matter"
- "Avoid leading questions if you really want the truth."
- "He is a leading supplier of plumbing supplies in the county."
Word Details
Is LEADING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LEADING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of LEADING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for LEADING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | e | a | d | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LEADING
100 words from the letters in LEADING
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How to Use LEADING in Word Games
LEADING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since LEADING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LEADING to find 100 additional valid words.