OFFING
/ˈɒfɪŋ/
6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of OFFING
To kill.
"He got in the way so I had him offed."
To switch off.
"Can you off the light?"
The area of the sea in which a ship can be seen in the distance from land, excluding the parts nearest the shore, and beyond the anchoring ground.
The distance that a ship at sea keeps away from land, often because of navigational dangers, fog and other hazards; a position at a distance from shore.
The foreseeable future. Chiefly in the phrase in the offing.
Examples of OFFING in a Sentence
- "He got in the way so I had him offed."
- "Can you off the light?"
Word Details
Is OFFING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OFFING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: OFFING uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OFFING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | f | f | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OFFING
28 words from the letters in OFFING
6-letter words
5-letter words
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How to Use OFFING in Word Games
OFFING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, OFFING 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 OFFING to find 28 additional valid words.