NUDGING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of NUDGING
To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
To near or come close to something.
The act of giving a nudge; pushing, touching.
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
Is NUDGING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NUDGING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | n | u | d | g | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NUDGING
27 words from the letters in NUDGING
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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.