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SPYING

/ˈspaɪ.ɪŋ/

6 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun

S 1/1
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Definition of SPYING

verb

To act as a spy.

"During the Cold War, Russia and America would each spy on each other for recon."

verb

To spot; to catch sight of.

"I think I can spy that hot guy coming over here."

verb

To search narrowly; to scrutinize.

noun

Espionage

Examples of SPYING in a Sentence

  • "During the Cold War, Russia and America would each spy on each other for recon."
  • "I think I can spy that hot guy coming over here."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
1
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is SPYING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: SPYING uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SPYING

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

Letter spying Total
Scrabble 134112 12
WWF 143123 14

Anagrams of SPYING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

syping 12/14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPYING

49 words from the letters in SPYING

6-letter words

syping 12/14 UK

5-letter words

gipsy 11/12 USUKWWF pyins 10/11 USUKWWF snipy 10/11 UK spiny 10/11 USUKWWF pings 8/11 USUKWWF

4-letter words

gyps 10/11 USUKWWF piny 9/10 USUKWWF pyin 9/10 USUKWWF yips 9/9 USUKWWF ping 7/10 USUKWWF gips 7/9 USUKWWF pigs 7/9 USUKWWF yins 7/7 USUKWWF nips 6/8 USUKWWF pins 6/8 USUKWWF snip 6/8 USUKWWF spin 6/8 USUKWWF gins 5/7 USUKWWF sign 5/7 USUKWWF sing 5/7 USUKWWF snig 5/7 UK

3-letter words

gyp 9/10 USUKWWF yip 8/8 USUKWWF spy 8/8 USUKWWF gip 6/8 USUKWWF pig 6/8 USUKWWF yin 6/6 USUKWWF sny 6/6 UK syn 6/6 USWWF nip 5/7 USUKWWF pin 5/7 USUKWWF pis 5/6 USUKWWF psi 5/6 USWWF sip 5/6 USUKWWF gin 4/6 USUKWWF gis 4/5 UK ins 3/4 USUKWWF nis 3/4 UK sin 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ny 5/5 UK ys 5/4 UK pi 4/5 USUKWWF ps 4/5 UK gs 3/4 UK in 2/3 USUKWWF is 2/2 USUKWWF si 2/2 USUKWWF ns 2/3 UK

How to Use SPYING in Word Games

SPYING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SPYING is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SPYING to find 49 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SPYING

What does SPYING mean?
SPYING is a verb. To act as a spy.
Is SPYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SPYING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SPYING worth in Scrabble?
SPYING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SPYING?
You can make 49 words from the letters in SPYING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of SPYING?
The anagrams of SPYING (words using the exact same letters) are: SYPING. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.