Sting
Yes, sting is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 6 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.
What does sting mean?
noun
- a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
the sting of death
- a mental pain or distress
a pang of conscience
- a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
verb
- cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
The sun burned his face
- deliver a sting to
A bee stung my arm yesterday
- saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous
They stuck me with the dinner bill
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for sting
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 1 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 6 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
| Likely Wordle answer | Yes |
Anagrams of sting
- tings
Words you can make from sting
Frequently asked questions
Is sting a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Sting 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 sting worth in Scrabble?
Sting is worth 6 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does sting mean?
Sting means: a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung.
Could sting be a Wordle answer?
Sting is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.