WORKING
/ˈwɜːkɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of WORKING
(usually in the plural) Operation; action.
Method of operation.
The incidental or subsidiary calculations performed in solving an overall problem.
"Be sure to check your working."
To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.
"He’s working in a bar."
To effect by gradual degrees.
"he worked his way through the crowd"
To embroider with thread.
That is or are functioning.
"a working ventilator"
That suffices but requires additional work.
"a working copy of the script"
Synonyms of WORKING
Words with similar meaning
Examples of WORKING in a Sentence
- "Be sure to check your working."
- "He’s working in a bar."
- "he worked his way through the crowd"
- "a working ventilator"
Word Details
Is WORKING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WORKING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of WORKING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.
Letter Values for WORKING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | o | r | k | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WORKING
81 words from the letters in WORKING
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use WORKING in Word Games
WORKING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since WORKING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WORKING to find 81 additional valid words.