REIGNING
/ˈɹeɪnɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of REIGNING
To exercise sovereign power, to rule as a monarch.
"He reigned in an autocratic manner."
To reign over (a country)
To be the winner of the most recent iteration of a competition.
Currently ruling or holding a position.
"The reigning world heavyweight champion said he'd defend his title once more and then retire even if he won."
Examples of REIGNING in a Sentence
- "He reigned in an autocratic manner."
- "The reigning world heavyweight champion said he'd defend his title once more and then retire even if he won."
Word Details
Is REIGNING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, REIGNING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: REIGNING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for REIGNING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | i | g | n | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in REIGNING
56 words from the letters in REIGNING
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How to Use REIGNING in Word Games
REIGNING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble REIGNING to find 56 additional valid words.