DEEPENING
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of DEEPENING
To make deep or deeper
"They deepened the well by 200 feet."
To make darker or more intense; to darken
"The event deepened the prevailing gloom."
To make more poignant or affecting; to increase in degree
"News of her death deepened my sorrow."
The act of becoming deeper.
Examples of DEEPENING in a Sentence
- "They deepened the well by 200 feet."
- "The event deepened the prevailing gloom."
- "News of her death deepened my sorrow."
Word Details
Is DEEPENING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEEPENING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DEEPENING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEEPENING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | e | p | e | n | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEEPENING
100 words from the letters in DEEPENING
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How to Use DEEPENING in Word Games
DEEPENING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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