PINKING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of PINKING
To decorate a piece of clothing or fabric by adding holes or by scalloping the fringe.
To prick with a sword.
To wound by irony, criticism, or ridicule.
To become pink in color, to redden.
To turn (something) pink.
To turn (a topaz or other gemstone) pink by the application of heat.
Of a motor car, to emit a high "pinking" noise, usually as a result of ill-set ignition timing for the fuel used (in a spark ignition engine).
Of a musical instrument, to sound a very high-pitched, short note.
Word Details
Is PINKING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PINKING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PINKING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for PINKING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | i | n | k | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PINKING
24 words from the letters in PINKING
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How to Use PINKING in Word Games
PINKING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PINKING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PINKING to find 24 additional valid words.