REEKING
/ˈɹiːkɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of REEKING
To have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell.
"You reek of perfume."
To be evidently associated with something unpleasant.
"The boss appointing his nephew as a director reeks of nepotism."
To be emitted or exhaled, emanate, as of vapour or perfume.
Totally stinking.
Examples of REEKING in a Sentence
- "You reek of perfume."
- "The boss appointing his nephew as a director reeks of nepotism."
Word Details
Is REEKING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, REEKING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of REEKING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for REEKING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | e | k | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in REEKING
76 words from the letters in REEKING
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4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use REEKING in Word Games
REEKING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since REEKING 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 REEKING to find 76 additional valid words.