Striking

/ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters
Definition of Striking

verb

  1. (sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.

    "Please strike the last sentence."

  2. (physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect.
  3. To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate.

    "A tree strikes its roots deep."

  4. (personal, social) To have a sharp or severe effect.
  5. To touch; to act by appulse.

adjective

  1. Making a strong impression.

    "He looked quite striking in his new suit and tie."

Anagrams of Striking

1 word can be made by rearranging all the letters of "striking":

+1 Letter Anagrams

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

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 "Striking"

Striking is a 8-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "striking" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.

Using "Striking" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "striking" is a medium-scoring word.