Definitions For Turtling

Etymology 1

turtle + ing

Noun

TURTLING (uncountable) The hunting of turtles (the reptiles). (nautical) turn turtle, turning turtle. (figuratively) Any slow progression or build-up. (games (board, card, and computer)) A defensive strategy of avoiding conflict, usually in a fixed position.

Verb

{{present participle of, en, turtle, nocat=1}}

Etymology 2

from turtle + ling.

Noun

TURTLING (plural TURTLINGs) A baby turtle.

Anagrams

ruttling

Is Turtling a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
9
Words with Friends
13

The word Turtling is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends

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