WASTING
/ˈweɪstɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of WASTING
To devastate, destroy
To squander (money or resources) uselessly; to spend (time) idly.
"We wasted millions of dollars and several years on that project."
To kill; to murder.
Gradual deterioration or wasting away.
"muscular wastings"
The act by which something is laid waste; destruction.
Causing a waste, or wasting away; causing pronounced loss of body mass.
Examples of WASTING in a Sentence
- "We wasted millions of dollars and several years on that project."
- "muscular wastings"
Word Details
Is WASTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WASTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of WASTING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for WASTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | a | s | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
Anagrams of WASTING
Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WASTING
100 words from the letters in WASTING
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How to Use WASTING in Word Games
WASTING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since WASTING 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 WASTING to find 100 additional valid words.