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Telling

Yes, telling is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does telling mean?

noun

  1. an act of narration he was the hero according to his own relation
  2. informing by words
  3. disclosing information or giving evidence about another

adjective

  1. disclosing unintentionally a telling smile
  2. powerfully persuasive a cogent argument
  3. producing a strong effect gave an impressive performance as Othello

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for telling

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of telling

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Words you can make from telling

Unscramble TELLING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is telling a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Telling 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 telling worth in Scrabble?

Telling is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does telling mean?

Telling means: an act of narration.