telling
ADJECTIVENOUN
/tɛlɪŋ/
7 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH T
telling is a valid 7-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
T1E1L1L1I1N1G2
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 =8 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 16TRIPLE WORD → 24
MEANING
What does telling mean?
ADJECTIVE · 3 SENSES
1
Powerfully persuasive.
“a telling presentation”
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2
Disclosing unintentionally something concealed.
“a telling smile”
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3
Producing a strong effect.
“a telling gesture”
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SIMILAR
NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
An act of narration.
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BROADER
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2
Disclosing information or giving evidence about another.
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BROADER
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3
Informing by words.
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BROADER
NARROWER
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