Stealing
/ˈstiːlɪŋ/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:12 pts8 letters
Definition of Stealing
verb
- To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.
"Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."
- (of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement.
"They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer."
- To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully.
"He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street."
- To acquire at a low price.
"He stole the car for two thousand less than its book value."
- To draw attention unexpectedly in (an entertainment), especially by being the outstanding performer. Usually used in the phrase steal the show.
Anagrams of Stealing
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
s1
t1
e1
a1
l1
i1
n1
g2
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Stealing
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 "Stealing"
Stealing is a 8-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "stealing" can be rearranged to form 3 other valid words.
Using "Stealing" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "stealing" is a low-scoring word.