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TEMPTING

/ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

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Definition of TEMPTING

verb

To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.

"She tempted me to eat the apple."

verb

To attract; to allure.

"Its glossy skin tempted me."

verb

To provoke something; to court.

"It would be tempting fate."

noun

The act of subjecting somebody to temptation.

adjective

Attractive, appealing, enticing.

adjective

Seductive, alluring, inviting.

Synonyms of TEMPTING

Words with similar meaning

beguile entrance entice fand lure pander tease foment urge

Examples of TEMPTING in a Sentence

  • "She tempted me to eat the apple."
  • "Its glossy skin tempted me."
  • "It would be tempting fate."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
17
points

Is TEMPTING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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

Letter Values for TEMPTING

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

Letter tempting Total
Scrabble 11331112 13
WWF 11441123 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in TEMPTING

100 words from the letters in TEMPTING

7-letter words

pigment 12/16 USUKWWF temping 12/16 USUKWWF petting 10/13 USUKWWF

6-letter words

pitmen 10/13 USUKWWF meting 9/12 USUKWWF mitten 8/10 USUKWWF titmen 8/10 USUKWWF

5-letter words

tempi 9/11 USUKWWF tempt 9/11 USUKWWF minge 8/11 UK genip 8/11 USUKWWF meint 7/9 UK inept 7/9 USUKWWF nepit 7/9 UK petit 7/8 USUKWWF petti 7/8 USUKWWF tinge 6/8 USUKWWF ettin 5/6 UK

4-letter words

gimp 9/12 USUKWWF temp 8/10 USUKWWF meng 7/10 UK ming 7/10 UK peng 7/10 UK ping 7/10 USUKWWF mein 6/8 UK mien 6/8 USUKWWF mine 6/8 USUKWWF pein 6/8 USUKWWF peni 6/8 UK pine 6/8 USUKWWF emit 6/7 USUKWWF item 6/7 USUKWWF mite 6/7 USUKWWF time 6/7 USUKWWF ment 6/8 UK mint 6/8 USUKWWF piet 6/7 UK pent 6/8 USUKWWF pint 6/8 USUKWWF mitt 6/7 USUKWWF tipt 6/7 UK gien 5/7 USUKWWF gite 5/6 UK tige 5/6 UK gent 5/7 USUKWWF ting 5/7 USUKWWF nite 4/5 USWWF tine 4/5 USUKWWF tite 4/4 UK entt 4/5 UK nett 4/5 USUKWWF tent 4/5 USUKWWF tint 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

imp 7/9 USUKWWF gem 6/8 USUKWWF meg 6/8 UK mig 6/8 USUKWWF peg 6/8 USUKWWF gip 6/8 USUKWWF pig 6/8 USUKWWF men 5/7 USUKWWF nim 5/7 USUKWWF pie 5/6 USUKWWF nep 5/7 UK pen 5/7 USUKWWF nip 5/7 USUKWWF pin 5/7 USUKWWF met 5/6 USUKWWF pet 5/6 USUKWWF pit 5/6 USUKWWF tip 5/6 USUKWWF gie 4/5 USUKWWF eng 4/6 USWWF gen 4/6 USWWF gin 4/6 USUKWWF get 4/5 USUKWWF teg 4/5 USUKWWF git 4/5 USUKWWF tig 4/5 UK tie 3/3 USUKWWF net 3/4 USUKWWF ten 3/4 USUKWWF nit 3/4 USUKWWF tin 3/4 USUKWWF tet 3/3 USUKWWF tte 3/3 UK tit 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

em 4/5 USUKWWF me 4/5 USUKWWF mi 4/5 USUKWWF pe 4/5 USUKWWF pi 4/5 USUKWWF ge 3/4 UK en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK it 2/2 USUKWWF ti 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use TEMPTING in Word Games

TEMPTING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About TEMPTING

What does TEMPTING mean?
TEMPTING is a verb. To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
Is TEMPTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TEMPTING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TEMPTING worth in Scrabble?
TEMPTING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from TEMPTING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in TEMPTING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of TEMPTING?
Synonyms of TEMPTING include: beguile, entrance, entice, fand, lure, pander. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.