SAILING
/ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective, noun
Definition of SAILING
To be impelled or driven forward by the action of wind upon sails, as a ship on water; to be impelled on a body of water by steam or other power.
To move through or on the water; to swim, as a fish or a waterfowl.
To ride in a boat, especially a sailboat.
Travelling by ship.
Motion across a body of water in a craft powered by the wind, as a sport or otherwise
Navigation; the skill needed to operate and navigate a vessel
The time of departure from a port
Word Details
Is SAILING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SAILING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SAILING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.
Letter Values for SAILING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | a | i | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SAILING
100 words from the letters in SAILING
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How to Use SAILING in Word Games
SAILING is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SAILING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SAILING to find 100 additional valid words.