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REEKING

/ˈɹiːkɪŋ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective

R 1/1
E 1/1
E 1/1
K 5/5
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of REEKING

verb

To have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell.

"You reek of perfume."

verb

To be evidently associated with something unpleasant.

"The boss appointing his nephew as a director reeks of nepotism."

verb

To be emitted or exhaled, emanate, as of vapour or perfume.

adjective

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

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is REEKING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

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 reeking Total
Scrabble 1115112 12
WWF 1115123 14

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About REEKING

What does REEKING mean?
REEKING is a verb. To have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell.
Is REEKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, REEKING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is REEKING worth in Scrabble?
REEKING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from REEKING?
You can make 76 words from the letters in REEKING. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.