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SLAYING

/ˈsleɪɪŋ/

7 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun

S 1/1
L 1/2
A 1/1
Y 4/3
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of SLAYING

verb

To kill, murder.

"Our foes must all be slain."

verb

To eradicate or stamp out.

"You must slay these thoughts."

verb

(by extension) To defeat, overcome (in a competition or contest).

"1956, “Giants Slay Bears in Pro Title Battle”, in Lodi News-Sentinel, 1956 December 31, page 8."

noun

Killing, especially the murder of a human.

"The slaying of the civil rights activist brought a storm of protest."

Examples of SLAYING in a Sentence

  • "Our foes must all be slain."
  • "You must slay these thoughts."
  • "1956, “Giants Slay Bears in Pro Title Battle”, in Lodi News-Sentinel, 1956 December 31, page 8."
  • "The slaying of the civil rights activist brought a storm of protest."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
1
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is SLAYING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SLAYING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for SLAYING

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

Letter slaying Total
Scrabble 1114112 11
WWF 1213123 13

Anagrams of SLAYING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SLAYING

100 words from the letters in SLAYING

7-letter words

How to Use SLAYING in Word Games

SLAYING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since SLAYING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About SLAYING

What does SLAYING mean?
SLAYING is a verb. To kill, murder.
Is SLAYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SLAYING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SLAYING worth in Scrabble?
SLAYING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SLAYING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SLAYING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SLAYING?
Synonyms of SLAYING include: coitize, go to bed with, sleep with, conquer, defeat, overcome. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of SLAYING?
The anagrams of SLAYING (words using the exact same letters) are: LAYINGS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.