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ANSWERING

/ˈɑːn.sə.ɹɪŋ/

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun

A 1/1
N 1/2
S 1/1
W 4/4
E 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of ANSWERING

verb

To make a reply or response to.

"He answered the question."

verb

To speak in defence against; to reply to in defence.

"to answer a charge or accusation"

verb

To respond to a call by someone at a door or telephone, or other similar piece of equipment.

"Nobody answered when I knocked on the door."

noun

The act of giving an answer.

Synonyms of ANSWERING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of ANSWERING in a Sentence

  • "He answered the question."
  • "to answer a charge or accusation"
  • "Nobody answered when I knocked on the door."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is ANSWERING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ANSWERING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: ANSWERING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ANSWERING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter answering Total
Scrabble 111411112 13
WWF 121411123 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANSWERING

100 words from the letters in ANSWERING

How to Use ANSWERING in Word Games

ANSWERING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ANSWERING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ANSWERING

What does ANSWERING mean?
ANSWERING is a verb. To make a reply or response to.
Is ANSWERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ANSWERING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ANSWERING worth in Scrabble?
ANSWERING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ANSWERING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ANSWERING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ANSWERING?
Synonyms of ANSWERING include: answer for. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.