DERIVING
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
D
2/2
E
1/1
R
1/1
I
1/1
V
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I
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N
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G
2/3
Definition of DERIVING
verb
To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
verb
To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.
verb
To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points
Is DERIVING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DERIVING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts
Words With Friends — 16 pts
Tip: DERIVING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DERIVING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | r | i | v | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DERIVING
100 words from the letters in DERIVING
7-letter words
6-letter words
diving
11/14
USUKWWF
divine
10/12
USUKWWF
driven
10/12
USUKWWF
verdin
10/12
USUKWWF
riving
10/13
USUKWWF
virgin
10/13
USUKWWF
viring
10/13
UK
vinier
9/11
USUKWWF
dieing
8/10
USUKWWF
dirige
8/9
UK
dinger
8/10
USUKWWF
engird
8/10
USUKWWF
girned
8/10
USUKWWF
reding
8/10
USUKWWF
ringed
8/10
USUKWWF
riding
8/10
USUKWWF
girnie
7/9
UK
5-letter words
ivied
9/10
USUKWWF
vined
9/11
USUKWWF
given
9/12
USUKWWF
diver
9/10
USUKWWF
drive
9/10
USUKWWF
rived
9/10
USUKWWF
vired
9/10
UK
giver
9/11
USUKWWF
virge
9/11
UK
virid
9/10
USUKWWF
riven
8/10
USUKWWF
viner
8/10
UK
deign
7/9
USUKWWF
dinge
7/9
USUKWWF
derig
7/8
UK
dirge
7/8
USUKWWF
gride
7/8
USUKWWF
ridge
7/8
USUKWWF
rigid
7/8
USUKWWF
grind
7/9
USUKWWF
indie
6/7
USUKWWF
genii
6/8
USUKWWF
diner
6/7
USUKWWF
reign
6/8
USUKWWF
renig
6/8
USUKWWF
indri
6/7
USUKWWF
iring
6/8
USUKWWF
4-letter words
dive
8/9
USUKWWF
vide
8/9
USUKWWF
vied
8/9
USUKWWF
give
8/10
USUKWWF
divi
8/9
UK
vend
8/10
USUKWWF
derv
8/9
UK
nevi
7/9
USUKWWF
vein
7/9
USUKWWF
vine
7/9
USUKWWF
rive
7/8
USUKWWF
vier
7/8
USUKWWF
vire
7/8
UK
gied
6/7
USUKWWF
ding
6/8
USUKWWF
dreg
6/7
USUKWWF
gird
6/7
USUKWWF
grid
6/7
USUKWWF
deni
5/6
UK
dine
5/6
USUKWWF
nide
5/6
USUKWWF
gien
5/7
USUKWWF
nidi
5/6
USUKWWF
dire
5/5
USUKWWF
ired
5/5
USUKWWF
ride
5/5
USUKWWF
rgie
5/6
UK
irid
5/5
USUKWWF
giri
5/6
UK
dern
5/6
UK
nerd
5/6
USUKWWF
rend
5/6
USUKWWF
rind
5/6
USUKWWF
girn
5/7
USUKWWF
grin
5/7
USUKWWF
ring
5/7
USUKWWF
rein
4/5
USUKWWF
rine
4/5
UK
How to Use DERIVING in Word Games
DERIVING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DERIVING to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DERIVING
What does DERIVING mean?
DERIVING is a verb. To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
Is DERIVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DERIVING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DERIVING worth in Scrabble?
DERIVING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DERIVING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DERIVING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.