SWOOPING
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of SWOOPING
To fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive.
"The lone eagle swooped down into the lake, snatching its prey, a small fish."
To move swiftly, as if with a sweeping movement, especially to attack something.
"The dog had enthusiastically swooped down on the bone."
To fall on at once and seize; to catch while on the wing.
"A hawk swoops a chicken."
The motion of something that swoops.
That swoops or swoop.
Examples of SWOOPING in a Sentence
- "The lone eagle swooped down into the lake, snatching its prey, a small fish."
- "The dog had enthusiastically swooped down on the bone."
- "A hawk swoops a chicken."
Word Details
Is SWOOPING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SWOOPING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SWOOPING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SWOOPING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | w | o | o | p | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SWOOPING
100 words from the letters in SWOOPING
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How to Use SWOOPING in Word Games
SWOOPING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SWOOPING to find 100 additional valid words.