LETTING
/ˈlɛtɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of LETTING
To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).
"After he knocked for hours, I decided to let him come in."
To leave.
"Let me alone!"
To allow the release of (a fluid).
"The physicians let about a pint of his blood, but to no avail."
To hinder, prevent, impede, hamper, cumber; to obstruct (someone or something).
To prevent someone from doing something; also to prevent something from happening.
To tarry or delay.
The rental of accommodation.
The award of a public contract
Examples of LETTING in a Sentence
- "After he knocked for hours, I decided to let him come in."
- "Let me alone!"
- "The physicians let about a pint of his blood, but to no avail."
Word Details
Is LETTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LETTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of LETTING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.
Letter Values for LETTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | e | t | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LETTING
82 words from the letters in LETTING
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How to Use LETTING in Word Games
LETTING is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since LETTING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LETTING to find 82 additional valid words.