Word: BITING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of BITING
- To cut into something by clamping the teeth.
"As soon as you bite that sandwich, you'll know how good it is."
- To hold something by clamping one's teeth.
- To attack with the teeth.
"That dog is about to bite!"
- An instance of something being bitten.
- Causing a stinging sensation.
"a biting wind"
- Cutting or incisive.
"a biting criticism"
- Tending to bite.
"a biting insect"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "biting", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "biting" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BITING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BITING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BITING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BITING:
- # the biting effect
- # master of biting
- # playing with biting
- # in terms of biting
Anagrams
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Hook Words
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Sub-words
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