leading
NOUNADJECTIVE
/lɛdɪŋ/
7 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH L
leading is a valid 7-letter word worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
L1E1A1D2I1N1G2
1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 =9 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 18TRIPLE WORD → 27
MEANING
What does leading mean?
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
The activity of leading.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
2
Thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
ADJECTIVE · 4 SENSES
1
Indicating the most important performer or role.
“the leading man”
SYNONYMS
SIMILAR
2
Having the leading position or higher score in a contest.
“the leading team in the pennant race”
SYNONYMS
SIMILAR
3
Greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement.
“the country's leading poet”
SYNONYMS
SIMILAR
4
Going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way.
“we rode in the leading car”
“the leading edge of technology”
ANTONYMS
SIMILAR
AT THE BOARD