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STINGING

/ˈstɪŋɪŋ/

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

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T 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
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Definition of STINGING

verb

To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

"Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot."

verb

(of an insect) To bite.

verb

(sometimes figurative) To hurt, to be in pain.

"My hand stings after knocking on the door so long."

noun

The act by which someone receives a sting.

"stingings of remorse"

adjective

Having the capacity to sting.

"stinging nettles"

adjective

Precise and hurtful

Examples of STINGING in a Sentence

  • "Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot."
  • "My hand stings after knocking on the door so long."
  • "stingings of remorse"
  • "stinging nettles"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
14
points

Is STINGING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: STINGING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for STINGING

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

Letter stinging Total
Scrabble 11112112 10
WWF 11123123 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in STINGING

50 words from the letters in STINGING

7-letter words

signing 9/13 USUKWWF singing 9/13 USUKWWF tinging 9/13 USUKWWF

6-letter words

tining 7/10 USUKWWF siting 7/9 USUKWWF

5-letter words

sting 6/8 USUKWWF tings 6/8 USUKWWF innit 5/7 UK intis 5/6 USUKWWF

4-letter words

ging 6/9 UK gigs 6/8 USUKWWF iggs 6/8 UK ginn 5/8 UK gins 5/7 USUKWWF sign 5/7 USUKWWF sing 5/7 USUKWWF snig 5/7 UK ting 5/7 USUKWWF gist 5/6 USUKWWF gits 5/6 USUKWWF tigs 5/6 UK nisi 4/5 USUKWWF inns 4/6 USUKWWF inti 4/5 USUKWWF nits 4/5 USUKWWF snit 4/5 USUKWWF tins 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

gig 5/7 USUKWWF igg 5/7 UK gin 4/6 USUKWWF gis 4/5 UK git 4/5 USUKWWF tig 4/5 UK inn 3/5 USUKWWF ins 3/4 USUKWWF nis 3/4 UK sin 3/4 USUKWWF nit 3/4 USUKWWF tin 3/4 USUKWWF its 3/3 USUKWWF sit 3/3 USUKWWF tis 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

gs 3/4 UK in 2/3 USUKWWF is 2/2 USUKWWF si 2/2 USUKWWF ns 2/3 UK it 2/2 USUKWWF ti 2/2 USUKWWF ts 2/2 UK

How to Use STINGING in Word Games

STINGING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble STINGING to find 50 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About STINGING

What does STINGING mean?
STINGING is a verb. To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.
Is STINGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STINGING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is STINGING worth in Scrabble?
STINGING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from STINGING?
You can make 50 words from the letters in STINGING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.