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PLACING

/ˈpleɪsɪŋ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

P 3/4
L 1/2
A 1/1
C 3/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
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Definition of PLACING

verb

To put (an object or person) in a specific location.

"He placed the glass on the table."

verb

To earn a given spot in a competition.

"The Cowboys placed third in the league."

verb

To remember where and when (an object or person) has been previously encountered.

"I've seen him before, but I can't quite place where."

noun

The action by which something is placed; placement; positioning.

noun

The condition of being placed.

noun

The position of a competitor at the end of a race.

Synonyms of PLACING

Words with similar meaning

achieve make deposit lay lay down put down reach

Examples of PLACING in a Sentence

  • "He placed the glass on the table."
  • "The Cowboys placed third in the league."
  • "I've seen him before, but I can't quite place where."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
17
points

Is PLACING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PLACING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for PLACING

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

Letter placing Total
Scrabble 3113112 12
WWF 4214123 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PLACING

95 words from the letters in PLACING

6-letter words

caping 11/15 UK pacing 11/15 USUKWWF caplin 10/14 USUKWWF lacing 9/13 USUKWWF paling 9/13 USUKWWF

5-letter words

pical 9/12 USUKWWF plica 9/12 USUKWWF panic 9/12 USUKWWF acing 8/11 USUKWWF clang 8/12 USUKWWF cling 8/12 USUKWWF aping 8/11 USUKWWF pling 8/12 UK linac 7/10 USUKWWF lapin 7/10 USUKWWF plain 7/10 USUKWWF algin 6/9 USUKWWF align 6/9 USUKWWF liang 6/9 USUKWWF ligan 6/9 USUKWWF linga 6/9 USUKWWF

4-letter words

capi 8/10 UK pica 8/10 USUKWWF calp 8/11 UK clap 8/11 USUKWWF clip 8/11 USUKWWF clag 7/10 USUKWWF glac 7/10 UK cang 7/10 UK igap 7/9 UK pang 7/10 USUKWWF ping 7/10 USUKWWF laic 6/8 USUKWWF cain 6/8 USUKWWF clan 6/9 USUKWWF lipa 6/8 UK pail 6/8 USUKWWF pial 6/8 USUKWWF pila 6/8 UK nipa 6/8 USUKWWF pain 6/8 USUKWWF pian 6/8 USUKWWF pina 6/8 USWWF plan 6/9 USUKWWF gila 5/7 UK glia 5/7 USUKWWF agin 5/7 USUKWWF gain 5/7 USUKWWF lang 5/8 USWWF ling 5/8 USWWF anil 4/6 USUKWWF lain 4/6 USUKWWF nail 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

cap 7/9 USUKWWF pac 7/9 USUKWWF pic 7/9 USUKWWF cig 6/8 UK gap 6/8 USUKWWF gip 6/8 USUKWWF pig 6/8 USUKWWF lac 5/7 USUKWWF can 5/7 USUKWWF pia 5/6 USUKWWF alp 5/7 USUKWWF lap 5/7 USUKWWF pal 5/7 USUKWWF lip 5/7 USUKWWF pli 5/7 UK nap 5/7 USUKWWF pan 5/7 USUKWWF nip 5/7 USUKWWF pin 5/7 USUKWWF gal 4/6 USUKWWF lag 4/6 USUKWWF lig 4/6 UK gan 4/6 USUKWWF nag 4/6 USUKWWF gin 4/6 USUKWWF ail 3/4 USUKWWF ain 3/4 USUKWWF ani 3/4 USUKWWF lan 3/5 UK lin 3/5 USWWF nil 3/5 USUKWWF

2-letter words

pa 4/5 USUKWWF pi 4/5 USUKWWF ag 3/4 USUKWWF ai 2/2 USUKWWF al 2/3 USWWF la 2/3 USUKWWF li 2/3 USWWF an 2/3 USUKWWF na 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF ln 2/4 UK

How to Use PLACING in Word Games

PLACING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since PLACING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PLACING to find 95 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PLACING

What does PLACING mean?
PLACING is a verb. To put (an object or person) in a specific location.
Is PLACING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PLACING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PLACING worth in Scrabble?
PLACING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PLACING?
You can make 95 words from the letters in PLACING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PLACING?
Synonyms of PLACING include: achieve, make, deposit, lay, lay down, put down. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.