FILING
/faɪ.lɪŋ/
6-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 13 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of FILING
verb
- To commit (official papers) to some office.
- To place in an archive in a logical place and order
verb
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To move in a file.
"The applicants kept filing into the room until it was full."
verb
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To smooth, grind, or cut with a file.
"I'd better file the bottoms of the table legs. Otherwise they will scratch the flooring."
verb
- To defile
- To corrupt
noun
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Any particle that has been removed by a file or similar implement; a shaving.
"The process left metal filings all over the bench and the part."
- The act of storing documents in an archive; archiving.
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About the word FILING
Is "FILING" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "FILING" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "FILING" worth?
In Scrabble, "FILING" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 13 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.
What does "FILING" mean?
To commit (official papers) to some office.
Does "FILING" have any anagrams?
No, "FILING" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.