1noun
(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
“the defensive line braced to stop the run”
01 Word definition
running
7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants
Is RUNNING a word?
Yes. RUNNING is a 7-letter noun. (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
R-U-N-N-I-N-GHow do you spell RUNNING?
RUNNING contains 7 letters, begins with R, and ends with G.
Check another spelling →Meaning and definition
2noun
the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
“he broke into a run”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗runrunning playrunning game
02 Letter breakdown
How is RUNNING spelled?
R1U2N3N4I5N6G7
03 Word-game status
Can you play RUNNING?
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 8 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About RUNNING.
How do you spell RUNNING?
RUNNING is spelled R-U-N-N-I-N-G. It contains 7 letters.