WIPING
/ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of WIPING
To move an object over, maintaining contact, with the intention of removing some substance from the surface. (Compare rub.)
"I wiped the sweat from my brow with the back of my hand."
To remove by rubbing; to rub off; to obliterate; usually followed by away, off, or out.
To cheat; to defraud; to trick; usually followed by out.
To have all members of a party die in a single campaign, event, or battle; to be wiped out.
"If you try to fight that boss underprepared, you're definitely gonna wipe."
The act by which something is wiped.
"multiple wipings of a computer's hard disk"
Material wiped off something.
"analysis of wipings taken from a suspect's hands"
A thrashing.
Examples of WIPING in a Sentence
- "I wiped the sweat from my brow with the back of my hand."
- "If you try to fight that boss underprepared, you're definitely gonna wipe."
- "multiple wipings of a computer's hard disk"
- "analysis of wipings taken from a suspect's hands"
Word Details
Is WIPING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WIPING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: WIPING uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for WIPING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | i | p | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WIPING
13 words from the letters in WIPING
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How to Use WIPING in Word Games
WIPING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, WIPING is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WIPING to find 13 additional valid words.