RINGING
/ˈɹɪŋɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of RINGING
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."
Of a bell, etc., to produce a resonant sound.
"The bells were ringing in the town."
To make (a bell, etc.) produce a resonant sound.
"The deliveryman rang the doorbell to drop off a parcel."
To produce (a sound) by ringing.
"They rang a Christmas carol on their handbells."
The sound of something that rings.
The quality of being resonant.
Examples of RINGING in a Sentence
- "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."
- "The bells were ringing in the town."
Word Details
Is RINGING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RINGING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of RINGING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for RINGING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | i | n | g | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RINGING
17 words from the letters in RINGING
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How to Use RINGING in Word Games
RINGING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since RINGING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RINGING to find 17 additional valid words.