WINNING
/ˈwɪnɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of WINNING
To conquer, defeat.
To reach some destination or object, despite difficulty or toil (now usually intransitive, with preposition or locative adverb).
To triumph or achieve victory in (a game, a war, etc.).
The act of obtaining something, as in a contest or by competition.
(chiefly in the plural) The money, etc., gained by success in competition or contest, especially in gambling.
A new opening.
That constitutes a win.
"the winning entry in the competition"
That leads to success.
"a winning formula, strategy, etc."
Examples of WINNING in a Sentence
- "the winning entry in the competition"
- "a winning formula, strategy, etc."
- "a winning smile"
Word Details
Is WINNING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WINNING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of WINNING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for WINNING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | i | n | n | 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 WINNING
10 words from the letters in WINNING
6-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use WINNING in Word Games
WINNING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since WINNING 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 WINNING to find 10 additional valid words.