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TEASING

/ˈtiːzɪŋ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

T 1/1
E 1/1
A 1/1
S 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of TEASING

verb

To separate the fibres of a fibrous material.

verb

To comb (originally with teasels) so that the fibres all lie in one direction.

verb

To back-comb.

noun

The act of teasing; making fun of or making light of.

"Teasing can be seen as a kind of workplace abuse."

Examples of TEASING in a Sentence

  • "Teasing can be seen as a kind of workplace abuse."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
10
points

Is TEASING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TEASING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.

Letter Values for TEASING

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

Letter teasing Total
Scrabble 1111112 8
WWF 1111123 10

Words You Can Make With the Letters in TEASING

100 words from the letters in TEASING

How to Use TEASING in Word Games

TEASING is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since TEASING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About TEASING

What does TEASING mean?
TEASING is a verb. To separate the fibres of a fibrous material.
Is TEASING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TEASING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TEASING worth in Scrabble?
TEASING is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from TEASING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in TEASING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of TEASING?
The anagrams of TEASING (words using the exact same letters) are: EASTING, EATINGS, GENISTA, INGATES, INGESTA, SEATING, TANGIES, TSIGANE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.