Running
Yes, running is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
What does running mean?
noun
- (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
the defensive line braced to stop the run
- the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
he broke into a run
- the state of being in operation
the engine is running smoothly
adjective
- (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
as mountain stream with freely running water
- continually repeated over a period of time
a running joke among us
- of advancing the ball by running
the team's running plays worked better than its pass plays
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for running
Word facts
| Letters | 7 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 8 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of running
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters RUNNING.
Words you can make from running
Frequently asked questions
Is running a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Running 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 running worth in Scrabble?
Running is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does running mean?
Running means: (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team.