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STAKING

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

S 1/1
T 1/1
A 1/1
K 5/5
I 1/1
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G 2/3

Definition of STAKING

verb

To fasten, support, defend, or delineate with stakes.

"to stake vines or plants"

verb

To pierce or wound with a stake.

verb

To put at risk upon success in competition, or upon a future contingency.

noun

An act of stabbing with a stake.

Synonyms of STAKING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of STAKING in a Sentence

  • "to stake vines or plants"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is STAKING a Scrabble Word?

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

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

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of STAKING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for STAKING

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

Letter staking Total
Scrabble 1115112 12
WWF 1115123 14

Anagrams of STAKING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in STAKING

100 words from the letters in STAKING

How to Use STAKING in Word Games

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

Bingo potential: Since STAKING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About STAKING

What does STAKING mean?
STAKING is a verb. To fasten, support, defend, or delineate with stakes.
Is STAKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STAKING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is STAKING worth in Scrabble?
STAKING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from STAKING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in STAKING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of STAKING?
Synonyms of STAKING include: bet, hazard, wager. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of STAKING?
The anagrams of STAKING (words using the exact same letters) are: SKATING, TAKINGS, TASKING. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.