NUKING
6 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of NUKING
To use a nuclear weapon on a target.
"If a nuclear war ever breaks out, military facilities are likely to be nuked first."
To destroy or erase completely.
"To try to hide his posting history on Usenet, he had his posts nuked from the Google archives."
(by extension) To carry out a denial-of-service attack against (an IRC user).
Examples of NUKING in a Sentence
- "If a nuclear war ever breaks out, military facilities are likely to be nuked first."
- "To try to hide his posting history on Usenet, he had his posts nuked from the Google archives."
Word Details
Is NUKING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NUKING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: NUKING uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for NUKING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | u | k | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NUKING
19 words from the letters in NUKING
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How to Use NUKING in Word Games
NUKING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, NUKING is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NUKING to find 19 additional valid words.