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PALING

/ˈpeɪlɪŋ/

6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

P 3/4
A 1/1
L 1/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of PALING

verb

To turn pale; to lose colour.

verb

To become insignificant.

verb

To make pale; to diminish the brightness of.

verb

To enclose with pales, or as if with pales; to encircle or encompass; to fence off.

noun

A pointed stick used to make a fence.

noun

A fence made of palings.

noun

A fence made of galvanized sheeting.

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
13
points

Is PALING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: PALING uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PALING

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

Letter paling Total
Scrabble 311112 9
WWF 412123 13

How to Use PALING in Word Games

PALING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, PALING 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 PALING to find 66 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PALING

What does PALING mean?
PALING is a verb. To turn pale; to lose colour.
Is PALING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PALING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PALING worth in Scrabble?
PALING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PALING?
You can make 66 words from the letters in PALING. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.