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OCCURRING

/əˈkɜːɹɪŋ/

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

O 1/1
C 3/4
C 3/4
U 1/2
R 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of OCCURRING

verb

To happen or take place.

"The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds."

verb

To present or offer itself.

"I will write if the opportunity occurs."

verb

To come or be presented to the mind; to suggest itself.

noun

An instance of something occurring; an event or happening.

adjective

(in combination) That occurs in a specified manner.

"naturally occurring macromolecules"

Synonyms of OCCURRING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of OCCURRING in a Sentence

  • "The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds."
  • "I will write if the opportunity occurs."
  • "naturally occurring macromolecules"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
19
points

Is OCCURRING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: OCCURRING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for OCCURRING

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

Letter occurring Total
Scrabble 133111112 14
WWF 144211123 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in OCCURRING

100 words from the letters in OCCURRING

How to Use OCCURRING in Word Games

OCCURRING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About OCCURRING

What does OCCURRING mean?
OCCURRING is a verb. To happen or take place.
Is OCCURRING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OCCURRING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OCCURRING worth in Scrabble?
OCCURRING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from OCCURRING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in OCCURRING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of OCCURRING?
Synonyms of OCCURRING include: belimp, betide, betime, come to pass, happen, take place. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.