01 Word definition

pining

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is PINING a word?

Yes. PINING is a 6-letter noun. a feeling of deep longing Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell PINING?

P-I-N-I-N-G

PINING contains 6 letters, begins with P, and ends with G.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a feeling of deep longing

Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score9points
Words With Friends13points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is PINING spelled?

P1I2N3I4N5G6
Starts withPINFirst 3 letters
Ends withINGLast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats I, N
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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FAQ Quick answers

About PINING.

How do you spell PINING?

PINING is spelled P-I-N-I-N-G. It contains 6 letters.