Playing
/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:16 pts7 letters
Definition of Playing
verb
- To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
"They played long and hard."
- To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
"He plays on three teams"
- To take part in amorous activity; to make love.
- To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.
"He plays the King, and she's the Queen."
- (heading) To produce music or theatre.
Anagrams of Playing
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
p3
l1
a1
y4
i1
n1
g2
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Playing
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 "Playing"
Playing is a 7-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Playing" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "playing" is a medium-scoring word.