MOORING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of MOORING
To cast anchor or become fastened.
To fix or secure (e.g. a vessel) in a particular place by casting anchor, or by fastening with ropes, cables or chains or the like
"the vessel was moored in the stream"
To secure or fix firmly.
A place to moor a vessel.
The act of securing a vessel with a cable or anchor etc.
Something to which one adheres, or the means that helps one to maintain a stable position and keep one's identity - moral, intellectual, political, etc.
Examples of MOORING in a Sentence
- "the vessel was moored in the stream"
Word Details
Is MOORING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MOORING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of MOORING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for MOORING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | o | o | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MOORING
72 words from the letters in MOORING
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How to Use MOORING in Word Games
MOORING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since MOORING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MOORING to find 72 additional valid words.