01 Word definition

telling

7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants

Is TELLING a word?

Yes. TELLING is a 7-letter noun. disclosing information or giving evidence about another Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell TELLING?

T-E-L-L-I-N-G

TELLING contains 7 letters, begins with T, and ends with G.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. disclosing information or giving evidence about another

2adjective

  1. disclosing unintentionally something concealed

    a telling smile
Synonyms
tattlesingingrevealingtelltale
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score8points
Words With Friends12points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is TELLING spelled?

T1E2L3L4I5N6G7
Starts withTELFirst 3 letters
Ends withINGLast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats L
Vowel balance2 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play TELLING?

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Base tile value: 8 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 TELLING.

How do you spell TELLING?

TELLING is spelled T-E-L-L-I-N-G. It contains 7 letters.