REKEYING
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of REKEYING
To enter information into a device, such as a keyboard or keypad, after it has been done at least once before.
"She had to rekey the security code."
To modify (a lock or its cylinder) to change which keys will open it.
To change the key or tenor of; to reframe.
The process of entering information into a device again, by means of a keyboard or similar.
The process of changing the key or tenor of something; a reframing.
Examples of REKEYING in a Sentence
- "She had to rekey the security code."
Word Details
Is REKEYING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, REKEYING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: REKEYING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for REKEYING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | k | e | y | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in REKEYING
100 words from the letters in REKEYING
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How to Use REKEYING in Word Games
REKEYING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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