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SHOOTING

/ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

S 1/1
H 4/3
O 1/1
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T 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
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Definition of SHOOTING

verb

To launch a projectile.

verb

To move or act quickly or suddenly.

verb

To act or achieve.

noun

An instance of shooting with a gun or other weapon.

"Police are hunting the people who carried out the shootings last week."

noun

The sport or activity of firing a gun or other weapon.

"I take part in shooting at the local archery club."

noun

A district in which people have the right to kill game with firearms.

Examples of SHOOTING in a Sentence

  • "Police are hunting the people who carried out the shootings last week."
  • "I take part in shooting at the local archery club."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
13
points

Is SHOOTING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SHOOTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: SHOOTING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SHOOTING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter shooting Total
Scrabble 14111112 12
WWF 13111123 13

Anagrams of SHOOTING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHOOTING

100 words from the letters in SHOOTING

How to Use SHOOTING in Word Games

SHOOTING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHOOTING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SHOOTING

What does SHOOTING mean?
SHOOTING is a verb. To launch a projectile.
Is SHOOTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHOOTING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHOOTING worth in Scrabble?
SHOOTING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHOOTING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SHOOTING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of SHOOTING?
The anagrams of SHOOTING (words using the exact same letters) are: SOOTHING. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.