TEXTING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of TEXTING
To send a text message to; i.e. to transmit text using the Short Message Service (SMS), or a similar service, between communications devices, particularly mobile phones.
"I'll text the address to you as soon as I find it."
To send and receive text messages.
"Have you been texting all afternoon?"
To write in large characters, as in text hand.
The use of a mobile phone to send text messages via SMS
Examples of TEXTING in a Sentence
- "I'll text the address to you as soon as I find it."
- "Have you been texting all afternoon?"
Word Details
Is TEXTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TEXTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TEXTING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.
Letter Values for TEXTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | e | x | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TEXTING
46 words from the letters in TEXTING
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use TEXTING in Word Games
TEXTING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since TEXTING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TEXTING to find 46 additional valid words.