TOLLING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of TOLLING
To impose a fee for the use of.
"Once more it is proposed to toll the East River bridges."
To levy a toll on (someone or something).
To take as a toll.
To ring (a bell) slowly and repeatedly.
"Ask not for whom the bell tolls."
To summon by ringing a bell.
"The ringer tolled the workers back from the fields for vespers."
To announce by tolling.
"The bells tolled the King’s death."
To draw; pull; tug; drag.
To tear in pieces.
Examples of TOLLING in a Sentence
- "Once more it is proposed to toll the East River bridges."
- "Ask not for whom the bell tolls."
- "The ringer tolled the workers back from the fields for vespers."
- "The bells tolled the King’s death."
Word Details
Is TOLLING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TOLLING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TOLLING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.
Letter Values for TOLLING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | o | l | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TOLLING
65 words from the letters in TOLLING
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4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use TOLLING in Word Games
TOLLING is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since TOLLING 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 TOLLING to find 65 additional valid words.