BURROWING
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of BURROWING
To dig a tunnel or hole
(with adverbial of direction) to move underneath or press up against in search of safety or comfort
"The young girl burrowed into the bed."
(with into) to investigate thoroughly
"The journalist burrowed into the origins of the mayor's corruption."
The act or result of making a burrow.
Examples of BURROWING in a Sentence
- "The young girl burrowed into the bed."
- "The journalist burrowed into the origins of the mayor's corruption."
Word Details
Is BURROWING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BURROWING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BURROWING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BURROWING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | u | r | r | o | w | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BURROWING
100 words from the letters in BURROWING
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How to Use BURROWING in Word Games
BURROWING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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