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NEARING

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

N 1/2
E 1/1
A 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of NEARING

verb

To come closer to; to approach.

"The ship nears the land."

Examples of NEARING in a Sentence

  • "The ship nears the land."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
11
points

Is NEARING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of NEARING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.

Letter Values for NEARING

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

Letter nearing Total
Scrabble 1111112 8
WWF 2111123 11

Anagrams of NEARING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in NEARING

100 words from the letters in NEARING

How to Use NEARING in Word Games

NEARING is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since NEARING 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 NEARING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About NEARING

What does NEARING mean?
NEARING is a verb. To come closer to; to approach.
Is NEARING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NEARING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NEARING worth in Scrabble?
NEARING is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from NEARING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in NEARING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of NEARING?
The anagrams of NEARING (words using the exact same letters) are: AGINNER, EARNING, ENGRAIN, GRANNIE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.