LEECHING
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of LEECHING
To apply a leech medicinally, so that it sucks blood from the patient.
To drain (resources) without giving back.
"Bert leeched hundreds of files from the BBS, but never uploaded anything in return."
To treat, cure or heal.
A medical treatment using leeches.
Examples of LEECHING in a Sentence
- "Bert leeched hundreds of files from the BBS, but never uploaded anything in return."
Word Details
Is LEECHING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LEECHING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: LEECHING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for LEECHING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | e | e | c | h | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LEECHING
95 words from the letters in LEECHING
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How to Use LEECHING in Word Games
LEECHING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LEECHING to find 95 additional valid words.