DAUBING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of DAUBING
To apply (something) to a surface in hasty or crude strokes.
"The artist just seemed to daub on paint at random and suddenly there was a painting."
To paint (a picture, etc.) in a coarse or unskilful manner.
To cover with a specious or deceitful exterior; to disguise; to conceal.
Something daubed, such as graffiti.
A rough coat of mortar put upon a wall to give it the appearance of stone; roughcast.
In currying horses, a mixture of fish oil and tallow worked into leather; dubbing.
Examples of DAUBING in a Sentence
- "The artist just seemed to daub on paint at random and suddenly there was a painting."
Word Details
Is DAUBING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DAUBING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DAUBING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for DAUBING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | a | u | b | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DAUBING
87 words from the letters in DAUBING
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How to Use DAUBING in Word Games
DAUBING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DAUBING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DAUBING to find 87 additional valid words.