ANSWERING
/ˈɑːn.sə.ɹɪŋ/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of ANSWERING
To make a reply or response to.
"He answered the question."
To speak in defence against; to reply to in defence.
"to answer a charge or accusation"
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."
The act of giving an answer.
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
Is ANSWERING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ANSWERING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | a | n | s | w | e | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANSWERING
100 words from the letters in ANSWERING
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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.
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