AVERTING
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
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Definition of AVERTING
verb
To turn aside or away.
"To avert the eyes from an object."
verb
To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.
"How can the danger be averted?"
verb
To turn away.
Examples of AVERTING in a Sentence
- "To avert the eyes from an object."
- "How can the danger be averted?"
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points
Is AVERTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AVERTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts
Words With Friends — 15 pts
Tip: AVERTING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for AVERTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | v | e | r | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Anagrams of AVERTING
Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AVERTING
100 words from the letters in AVERTING
8-letter words
7-letter words
6-letter words
garvie
10/12
UK
rivage
10/12
USUKWWF
graven
10/13
USUKWWF
raving
10/13
USUKWWF
grivet
10/12
USUKWWF
avenir
9/11
UK
naiver
9/11
USUKWWF
ravine
9/11
USUKWWF
vainer
9/11
USUKWWF
naivet
9/11
UK
native
9/11
USUKWWF
taiver
9/10
UK
tavern
9/11
USUKWWF
invert
9/11
USUKWWF
virent
9/11
UK
earing
7/9
USUKWWF
gainer
7/9
USUKWWF
graine
7/9
UK
reagin
7/9
USUKWWF
regain
7/9
USUKWWF
regina
7/9
USUKWWF
eating
7/9
USUKWWF
ingate
7/9
USUKWWF
tangie
7/9
UK
teaing
7/9
UK
aigret
7/8
USUKWWF
gaiter
7/8
USUKWWF
triage
7/8
USUKWWF
argent
7/9
USUKWWF
garnet
7/9
USUKWWF
gratin
7/9
USUKWWF
rating
7/9
USUKWWF
taring
7/9
USUKWWF
engirt
7/9
USUKWWF
ratine
6/7
USUKWWF
retain
6/7
USUKWWF
retina
6/7
USUKWWF
5-letter words
ganev
9/12
USUKWWF
vegan
9/12
USUKWWF
given
9/12
USUKWWF
grave
9/11
USUKWWF
virga
9/11
USUKWWF
giver
9/11
USUKWWF
virge
9/11
UK
avine
8/10
UK
naevi
8/10
USUKWWF
naive
8/10
USUKWWF
aiver
8/9
USUKWWF
raven
8/10
USUKWWF
invar
8/10
USUKWWF
ravin
8/10
USUKWWF
riven
8/10
USUKWWF
viner
8/10
UK
vitae
8/9
USUKWWF
avert
8/9
USUKWWF
taver
8/9
UK
trave
8/9
USUKWWF
rivet
8/9
USUKWWF
anger
6/8
USUKWWF
range
6/8
USUKWWF
regna
6/8
USUKWWF
renga
6/8
UK
agrin
6/8
UK
garni
6/8
USUKWWF
grain
6/8
USUKWWF
reign
6/8
USUKWWF
renig
6/8
USUKWWF
agent
6/8
USUKWWF
tenga
6/8
UK
giant
6/8
USUKWWF
tangi
6/8
UK
tinge
6/8
USUKWWF
gater
6/7
UK
grate
6/7
USUKWWF
great
6/7
USUKWWF
retag
6/7
USUKWWF
tagre
6/7
UK
targe
6/7
USUKWWF
terga
6/7
USUKWWF
tragi
6/7
USUKWWF
tiger
6/7
USUKWWF
grant
6/8
USUKWWF
entia
5/6
USUKWWF
tenia
5/6
USUKWWF
tinea
5/6
USUKWWF
irate
5/5
USUKWWF
retia
5/5
USUKWWF
How to Use AVERTING in Word Games
AVERTING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble AVERTING to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About AVERTING
What does AVERTING mean?
AVERTING is a verb. To turn aside or away.
Is AVERTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AVERTING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is AVERTING worth in Scrabble?
AVERTING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from AVERTING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in AVERTING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of AVERTING?
Synonyms of AVERTING include: forestall. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of AVERTING?
The anagrams of AVERTING (words using the exact same letters) are: GRIEVANT, VINTAGER. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.