SCOOPING
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of SCOOPING
To lift, move, or collect with a scoop or as though with a scoop.
"He used both hands to scoop water and splash it on his face."
To make hollow; to dig out.
"I tried scooping a hole in the sand with my fingers."
To report on something, especially something worthy of a news article, before (someone else).
"The paper across town scooped them on the City Hall scandal."
The process or result of something being scooped.
Examples of SCOOPING in a Sentence
- "He used both hands to scoop water and splash it on his face."
- "I tried scooping a hole in the sand with my fingers."
- "The paper across town scooped them on the City Hall scandal."
Word Details
Is SCOOPING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCOOPING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCOOPING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCOOPING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | o | o | p | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCOOPING
100 words from the letters in SCOOPING
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How to Use SCOOPING in Word Games
SCOOPING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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