PING
/pɪŋ/
4-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of PING
noun
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A high-pitched, short and somewhat sharp sound.
"My car used to make an odd ping, but after the last oil change it went away."
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(submarine navigation) A pulse of high-pitched or ultrasonic sound whose echoes provide information about nearby objects and vessels.
"The submarine sent out a ping and got an echo from a battleship."
verb
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To make a high-pitched, short and somewhat sharp sound.
"My car was pinging until my last oil change."
- (submarine navigation) To emit a signal and then listen for its echo in order to detect objects.
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About the word PING
Is "PING" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "PING" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "PING" worth?
In Scrabble, "PING" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "PING" mean?
A high-pitched, short and somewhat sharp sound.
Does "PING" have any anagrams?
No, "PING" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.