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VESTING

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

V 4/5
E 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of VESTING

verb

To clothe with, or as with, a vestment, or garment; to dress; to robe; to cover, surround, or encompass closely.

verb

To clothe with authority, power, etc.; to put in possession; to invest; to furnish; to endow; followed by with and the thing conferred.

"to vest a court with power to try cases of life and death"

verb

To place or give into the possession or discretion of some person or authority; to commit to another; with in before the possessor.

"The power of life and death is vested in the king, or in the courts."

noun

The entitlement of an employee to receive the full benefit of a pension at normal retirement age or a reduced pension upon early retirement even upon change of employer before retirement.

noun

The entitlement of an employee to exercise a stock option after a predetermined period of time.

noun

Cloth for making vests.

Examples of VESTING in a Sentence

  • "to vest a court with power to try cases of life and death"
  • "The power of life and death is vested in the king, or in the courts."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is VESTING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of VESTING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for VESTING

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

Letter vesting Total
Scrabble 4111112 11
WWF 5111123 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in VESTING

100 words from the letters in VESTING

How to Use VESTING in Word Games

VESTING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since VESTING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble VESTING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About VESTING

What does VESTING mean?
VESTING is a verb. To clothe with, or as with, a vestment, or garment; to dress; to robe; to cover, surround, or encompass closely.
Is VESTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, VESTING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is VESTING worth in Scrabble?
VESTING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from VESTING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in VESTING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.