CORNERING
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of CORNERING
To drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space.
"The cat had cornered a cricket between the sofa and the television stand."
To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.
"The reporter cornered the politician by pointing out the hypocrisy of his position on mandatory sentencing, in light of the politician's own actions in court."
To put (someone) in an awkward situation.
A piece of decorative work forming a corner.
The act by which somebody is cornered.
Examples of CORNERING in a Sentence
- "The cat had cornered a cricket between the sofa and the television stand."
- "The reporter cornered the politician by pointing out the hypocrisy of his position on mandatory sentencing, in light of the politician's own actions in court."
Word Details
Is CORNERING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CORNERING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CORNERING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CORNERING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | r | n | e | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CORNERING
100 words from the letters in CORNERING
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How to Use CORNERING in Word Games
CORNERING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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