TUCKING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of TUCKING
To pull or gather up (an item of fabric).
To push into a snug position; to place somewhere safe or somewhat hidden.
"Tuck in your shirt. I tucked in the sheet. He tucked the $10 bill into his shirt pocket."
(often with "in" or "into") To eat; to consume.
A tuck.
Examples of TUCKING in a Sentence
- "Tuck in your shirt. I tucked in the sheet. He tucked the $10 bill into his shirt pocket."
Word Details
Is TUCKING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TUCKING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TUCKING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for TUCKING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | u | c | k | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TUCKING
48 words from the letters in TUCKING
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use TUCKING in Word Games
TUCKING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since TUCKING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TUCKING to find 48 additional valid words.