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DAWNING

/ˈdɔːnɪŋ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

D 2/2
A 1/1
W 4/4
N 1/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of DAWNING

verb

To begin to brighten with daylight.

"A new day dawns."

verb

To start to appear or be realized.

"I don’t want to be there when the truth dawns on him."

verb

To begin to give promise; to begin to appear or to expand.

noun

Dawn.

noun

The first beginnings of something.

Examples of DAWNING in a Sentence

  • "A new day dawns."
  • "I don’t want to be there when the truth dawns on him."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is DAWNING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DAWNING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for DAWNING

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

Letter dawning Total
Scrabble 2141112 12
WWF 2142123 15

How to Use DAWNING in Word Games

DAWNING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DAWNING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About DAWNING

What does DAWNING mean?
DAWNING is a verb. To begin to brighten with daylight.
Is DAWNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DAWNING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DAWNING worth in Scrabble?
DAWNING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DAWNING?
You can make 63 words from the letters in DAWNING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.