STEALING
/ˈstiːlɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of STEALING
To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.
"Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."
(of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement.
"They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer."
To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully.
"He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street."
The action of the verb to steal, theft.
(chiefly in the plural) That which is stolen; stolen property.
Examples of STEALING in a Sentence
- "Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."
- "They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer."
- "He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street."
Word Details
Is STEALING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STEALING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STEALING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STEALING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | e | a | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
Anagrams of STEALING
Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STEALING
100 words from the letters in STEALING
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How to Use STEALING in Word Games
STEALING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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