01 Word definition

starting

8 letters · 2 vowels · 6 consonants

Is STARTING a word?

Yes. STARTING is a 8-letter noun. a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell STARTING?

S-T-A-R-T-I-N-G

STARTING contains 8 letters, begins with S, and ends with G.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)

    he got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospital

2adjective

  1. (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

    with eyes starting from their sockets
Synonyms
start
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score9points
Words With Friends11points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is STARTING spelled?

S1T2A3R4T5I6N7G8
Starts withSTAFirst 3 letters
Ends withINGLast 3 letters
Unique letters7Repeats T
Vowel balance2 / 6Vowels / 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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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About STARTING.

How do you spell STARTING?

STARTING is spelled S-T-A-R-T-I-N-G. It contains 8 letters.