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STINKING

/ˈstɪŋkɪŋ/

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective, noun

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

Definition of STINKING

verb

To have a strong bad smell.

verb

To be greatly inferior; to perform badly.

"That movie stinks. I didn't even stay for the end."

verb

To give an impression of dishonesty or untruth.

"Something stinks about the politician's excuses."

adjective

Having a pungent smell.

adjective

Very bad and undesirable.

"Despite leading the way for years, the new model is really stinking."

adjective

An intensifier, a minced oath.

"We don’t need your stinking sympathy."

noun

The emission of a foul smell.

Synonyms of STINKING

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Examples of STINKING in a Sentence

  • "That movie stinks. I didn't even stay for the end."
  • "Something stinks about the politician's excuses."
  • "Despite leading the way for years, the new model is really stinking."
  • "We don’t need your stinking sympathy."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is STINKING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

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

Letter Values for STINKING

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

Letter stinking Total
Scrabble 11115112 13
WWF 11125123 16

How to Use STINKING in Word Games

STINKING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble STINKING to find 78 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About STINKING

What does STINKING mean?
STINKING is a verb. To have a strong bad smell.
Is STINKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STINKING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is STINKING worth in Scrabble?
STINKING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from STINKING?
You can make 78 words from the letters in STINKING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of STINKING?
Synonyms of STINKING include: blow, suck, fishy, pong, reek. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.