THINKING
/ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of THINKING
Thought; gerund of think.
"What is your thinking on this subject?"
To ponder, to go over in one's head.
"Idly, the detective thought what his next move should be."
To communicate to oneself in one's mind, to try to find a solution to a problem.
"I thought for three hours about the problem and still couldn’t find the solution."
To conceive of something or someone (usually followed by of; infrequently, by on).
"I tend to think of her as rather ugly."
To seem, to appear.
Examples of THINKING in a Sentence
- "What is your thinking on this subject?"
- "Idly, the detective thought what his next move should be."
- "I thought for three hours about the problem and still couldn’t find the solution."
- "I tend to think of her as rather ugly."
Word Details
Is THINKING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, THINKING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: THINKING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for THINKING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | h | i | n | k | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in THINKING
48 words from the letters in THINKING
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How to Use THINKING in Word Games
THINKING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble THINKING to find 48 additional valid words.