SHOOTING
/ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of SHOOTING
To launch a projectile.
To move or act quickly or suddenly.
To act or achieve.
An instance of shooting with a gun or other weapon.
"Police are hunting the people who carried out the shootings last week."
The sport or activity of firing a gun or other weapon.
"I take part in shooting at the local archery club."
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
Is SHOOTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHOOTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | h | o | o | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHOOTING
100 words from the letters in SHOOTING
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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.