What does STERLING mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈstɜrlɪŋ/
Letters
8
Scrabble score
9
Words With Friends score
12
How common
Common

Meaning

adjective

  1. highest in quality

noun

  1. British money; especially the pound sterling as the basic monetary unit of the UK

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

sterlings10

Anagrams of STERLING

ringlets9tinglers9

Words inside STERLING

274 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

listen6 single7 girls6lines5gets5girl5 legs5 lies4line4 list4 rest4 ring5 rise4 sent4 sign5 site4 get4 its3let3 lie3 net3 set3 sir3 sit3 ten3 et2in2 is2it2re2

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Questions

Is STERLING a valid word in word games?

STERLING is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is STERLING worth?

STERLING is worth 9 points with Scrabble letter values and 12 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from STERLING?

274 other words, including IN, IS, IT and GET.