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Governing

Yes, governing is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does governing mean?

noun

  1. the act of governing; exercising authority regulations for the governing of state prisons

adjective

  1. responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws governing bodies

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for governing

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of governing

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters GOVERNING.

Words you can make from governing

Unscramble GOVERNING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is governing a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Governing is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is governing worth in Scrabble?

Governing is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does governing mean?

Governing means: the act of governing; exercising authority.