Plying
/ˈplaɪ.ɪŋ/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts6 letters
Definition of Plying
verb
verb
- To work at (something) diligently.
"He plied his trade as carpenter for forty-three years."
- To wield or use (a tool, a weapon, etc.) steadily or vigorously.
"He plied his ax with bloody results."
- To press upon; to urge persistently.
"to ply someone with questions or solicitations"
- To persist in offering something to, especially for the purpose of inducement or persuasion.
"to ply someone with drink"
- To travel over (a route) regularly.
"The steamer plies between several ports on the coast."
Anagrams of Plying
Letter Values
p3
l1
y4
i1
n1
g2
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Plying
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Plying"
Plying is a 6-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Plying" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "plying" is a medium-scoring word.