RING
/ɹɪŋ/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of RING
(physical) A solid object in the shape of a circle.
(physical) A group of objects arranged in a circle.
A piece of food in the shape of a ring.
"onion rings"
To enclose or surround.
"The inner city was ringed with dingy industrial areas."
To make an incision around; to girdle.
"They ringed the trees to make the clearing easier next year."
To attach a ring to, especially for identification.
"We managed to ring 22 birds this morning."
The resonant sound of a bell, or a sound resembling it.
"The church bell's ring could be heard the length of the valley."
A pleasant or correct sound.
"The name has a nice ring to it."
Examples of RING in a Sentence
- "onion rings"
- "The inner city was ringed with dingy industrial areas."
- "They ringed the trees to make the clearing easier next year."
- "We managed to ring 22 birds this morning."
Word Details
Is RING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like RING are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for RING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RING
6 words from the letters in RING
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use RING in Word Games
RING is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: RING is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RING to find 6 additional valid words.