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NUDGING

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

N 1/2
U 1/2
D 2/2
G 2/3
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of NUDGING

verb

To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.

verb

To near or come close to something.

noun

The act of giving a nudge; pushing, touching.

noun

Hinting or influencing people's choices (according to nudge theory); softly controlling.

"It has been remarked that nudging is also a euphemism for psychological manipulation as practiced in social engineering."

Examples of NUDGING in a Sentence

  • "It has been remarked that nudging is also a euphemism for psychological manipulation as practiced in social engineering."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
15
points

Is NUDGING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of NUDGING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for NUDGING

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

Letter nudging Total
Scrabble 1122112 10
WWF 2223123 15

Anagrams of NUDGING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

How to Use NUDGING in Word Games

NUDGING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since NUDGING 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 NUDGING to find 27 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About NUDGING

What does NUDGING mean?
NUDGING is a verb. To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
Is NUDGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NUDGING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NUDGING worth in Scrabble?
NUDGING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from NUDGING?
You can make 27 words from the letters in NUDGING. 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 NUDGING?
The anagrams of NUDGING (words using the exact same letters) are: DUNGING. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.