Appealing
/əˈpiː.lɪŋ/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:19 pts9 letters
Definition of Appealing
verb
- To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.
- To call on (someone) for aid
"I appeal to all of you to help the orphans."
- (informal elsewhere) To apply for the removal of a cause from an inferior to a superior judge or court for the purpose of reexamination or for decision.
- To be attractive.
"That idea appeals to me."
- To ask an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not, usually by saying "How's that" or "Howzat".
adjective
Anagrams of Appealing
1 word can be made by rearranging all the letters of "appealing":
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "appealing" and rearranging:
Letter Values
a1
p3
p3
e1
a1
l1
i1
n1
g2
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Appealing
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Appealing"
Appealing is a 9-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "appealing" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Appealing" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "appealing" is a medium-scoring word.