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COAXING

/kəʊksɪŋ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

C 3/4
O 1/1
A 1/1
X 8/8
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
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Definition of COAXING

verb

To fondle, kid, pet, tease.

verb

To wheedle, persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.

"He coaxed the horse gently into the trailer."

verb

To carefully manipulate into a particular desired state, situation or position.

"They coaxed the rope through the pipe."

noun

The act of one who coaxes.

"After innumerable coaxings and threats, he agreed to do it."

Synonyms of COAXING

Words with similar meaning

ease cajole canoodle persuade wheedle caress grope touch up

Examples of COAXING in a Sentence

  • "He coaxed the horse gently into the trailer."
  • "They coaxed the rope through the pipe."
  • "After innumerable coaxings and threats, he agreed to do it."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
20
points

Is COAXING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of COAXING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 67 points total.

Letter Values for COAXING

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

Letter coaxing Total
Scrabble 3118112 17
WWF 4118123 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in COAXING

63 words from the letters in COAXING

6-letter words

coxing 16/19 USUKWWF anoxic 15/17 USUKWWF axonic 15/17 USUKWWF agonic 9/12 USUKWWF angico 9/12 UK

5-letter words

caxon 14/16 UK axing 13/15 USUKWWF axion 12/13 USUKWWF acing 8/11 USUKWWF conga 8/11 USUKWWF coign 8/11 USUKWWF incog 8/11 USWWF conia 7/9 UK gonia 6/8 USUKWWF ngaio 6/8 UK

4-letter words

coax 13/14 USUKWWF coxa 13/14 USUKWWF axon 11/12 USUKWWF cang 7/10 UK cong 7/10 UK cain 6/8 USUKWWF ciao 6/7 USUKWWF cion 6/8 USUKWWF coin 6/8 USUKWWF coni 6/8 USUKWWF icon 6/8 USUKWWF agin 5/7 USUKWWF gain 5/7 USUKWWF agio 5/6 USUKWWF agon 5/7 USUKWWF ingo 5/7 UK naoi 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

cox 12/13 USUKWWF gox 11/12 USUKWWF nix 10/11 USUKWWF cig 6/8 UK cog 6/8 USUKWWF can 5/7 USUKWWF oca 5/6 USUKWWF con 5/7 USUKWWF gan 4/6 USUKWWF nag 4/6 USUKWWF gin 4/6 USUKWWF ago 4/5 USUKWWF goa 4/5 USUKWWF gio 4/5 UK nog 4/6 USUKWWF ain 3/4 USUKWWF ani 3/4 USUKWWF ion 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ax 9/9 USUKWWF xi 9/9 USUKWWF ox 9/9 USUKWWF ag 3/4 USUKWWF go 3/4 USUKWWF ai 2/2 USUKWWF an 2/3 USUKWWF na 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF io 2/2 UK oi 2/2 UK no 2/3 USUKWWF on 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use COAXING in Word Games

COAXING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since COAXING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 67 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COAXING to find 63 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About COAXING

What does COAXING mean?
COAXING is a verb. To fondle, kid, pet, tease.
Is COAXING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COAXING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is COAXING worth in Scrabble?
COAXING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from COAXING?
You can make 63 words from the letters in COAXING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of COAXING?
Synonyms of COAXING include: ease, cajole, canoodle, persuade, wheedle, caress. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.