Searching

/ˈsɜːtʃɪŋ/

Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:17 pts9 letters
Definition of Searching

verb

  1. To look in (a place) for something.

    "I searched the garden for the keys and found them in the vegetable patch."

  2. (followed by "for") To look thoroughly.

    "The police are searching for evidence in his flat."

  3. To look for, seek.
  4. To probe or examine (a wound).
  5. To examine; to try; to put to the test.

adjective

  1. (of an investigation, etc.) Thorough.
  2. Looking over closely; penetrating; severe.

    "a searching gaze; searching criticism"

Anagrams of Searching

No exact anagrams found for "searching". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "searching" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

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 "Searching"

Searching is a 9-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Searching" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "searching" is a high-scoring word.