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LURKING

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

L 1/2
U 1/2
R 1/1
K 5/5
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
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Definition of LURKING

verb

To remain concealed in order to ambush.

verb

To remain unobserved.

verb

To hang out or wait around a location, preferably without drawing attention to oneself.

noun

The act of one who lurks.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
16
points

Is LURKING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of LURKING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for LURKING

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

Letter lurking Total
Scrabble 1115112 12
WWF 2215123 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LURKING

61 words from the letters in LURKING

6-letter words

luring 7/11 USUKWWF ruling 7/11 USUKWWF

5-letter words

knurl 9/12 USUKWWF lungi 6/10 USUKWWF ruing 6/9 USUKWWF unrig 6/9 USUKWWF

4-letter words

gink 9/11 USUKWWF king 9/11 USUKWWF gunk 9/12 USUKWWF kiln 8/10 USUKWWF link 8/10 USUKWWF lirk 8/9 UK kirn 8/9 USUKWWF rink 8/9 USUKWWF lunk 8/11 USUKWWF kuri 8/9 UK lurk 8/10 USUKWWF knur 8/10 USUKWWF ling 5/8 USWWF girl 5/7 USUKWWF girn 5/7 USUKWWF grin 5/7 USUKWWF ring 5/7 USUKWWF iglu 5/8 USUKWWF ugli 5/8 UK lung 5/9 USUKWWF gurn 5/8 UK rung 5/8 USUKWWF nirl 4/6 UK ruin 4/6 USUKWWF nurl 4/7 USUKWWF

3-letter words

ilk 7/8 USUKWWF ink 7/8 USUKWWF kin 7/8 USUKWWF irk 7/7 USUKWWF kir 7/7 USUKWWF lig 4/6 UK gin 4/6 USUKWWF rig 4/5 USUKWWF gul 4/7 USUKWWF lug 4/7 USUKWWF gnu 4/7 USUKWWF gun 4/7 USUKWWF gur 4/6 UK rug 4/6 USUKWWF lin 3/5 USWWF nil 3/5 USUKWWF rin 3/4 USUKWWF uni 3/5 UK lur 3/5 UK nur 3/5 UK run 3/5 USUKWWF urn 3/5 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ki 6/6 UK ug 3/5 UK li 2/3 USWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF ln 2/4 UK nu 2/4 USUKWWF un 2/4 USUKWWF ur 2/3 UK

How to Use LURKING in Word Games

LURKING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since LURKING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LURKING to find 61 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LURKING

What does LURKING mean?
LURKING is a verb. To remain concealed in order to ambush.
Is LURKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LURKING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LURKING worth in Scrabble?
LURKING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from LURKING?
You can make 61 words from the letters in LURKING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.