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TELLING

7 letters · 2 syllables

T 1/1
E 1/1
L 1/2
L 1/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of TELLING

TELLING is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
12
points

Is TELLING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

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

Letter Values for TELLING

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

Letter telling Total
Scrabble 1111112 8
WWF 1122123 12

Anagrams of TELLING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

How to Use TELLING in Word Games

TELLING is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since TELLING 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 TELLING to find 80 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About TELLING

What does TELLING mean?
TELLING is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is TELLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TELLING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TELLING worth in Scrabble?
TELLING is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from TELLING?
You can make 80 words from the letters in TELLING. 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 TELLING?
The anagrams of TELLING (words using the exact same letters) are: GILLNET. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.