WILLING
/ˈwɪlɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of WILLING
To wish, desire.
To instruct (that something be done) in one's will.
To try to make (something) happen by using one's will (intention).
"All the fans were willing their team to win the game."
The execution of a will.
Ready to do something that is not (can't be expected as) a matter of course.
"If my boyfriend isn't willing to change his drinking habits, I will split up with him."
Examples of WILLING in a Sentence
- "All the fans were willing their team to win the game."
- "If my boyfriend isn't willing to change his drinking habits, I will split up with him."
Word Details
Is WILLING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WILLING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of WILLING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for WILLING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | i | l | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WILLING
17 words from the letters in WILLING
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2-letter words
How to Use WILLING in Word Games
WILLING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since WILLING 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 WILLING to find 17 additional valid words.