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CRANING

/ˈkɹeɪnɪŋ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

C 3/4
R 1/1
A 1/1
N 1/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of CRANING

verb

To extend (one's neck).

verb

To raise or lower with, or as if with, a crane.

verb

To pull up before a jump.

noun

The act of one who cranes.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
14
points

Is CRANING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CRANING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for CRANING

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

Letter craning Total
Scrabble 3111112 10
WWF 4112123 14

Anagrams of CRANING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

How to Use CRANING in Word Games

CRANING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since CRANING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About CRANING

What does CRANING mean?
CRANING is a verb. To extend (one's neck).
Is CRANING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CRANING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CRANING worth in Scrabble?
CRANING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CRANING?
You can make 63 words from the letters in CRANING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of CRANING?
The anagrams of CRANING (words using the exact same letters) are: NARCING, RANCING. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.