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Starving

Yes, starving is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does starving mean?

noun

  1. the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine the besiegers used starvation to induce surrender

adjective

  1. suffering from lack of food

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for starving

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants2 / 6
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of starving

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters STARVING.

Words you can make from starving

Unscramble STARVING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is starving a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Starving 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 starving worth in Scrabble?

Starving is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does starving mean?

Starving means: the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine.