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DISTINGUISHING

14 letters · 4 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

D 2/2
I 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
U 1/2
I 1/1
S 1/1
H 4/3
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of DISTINGUISHING

verb

To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

verb

To see someone or something clearly or distinctly.

verb

To make oneself noticeably different or better from others through accomplishments.

"The soldier distinguished himself in combat and received a medal."

noun

The act by which something is distinguished or told apart.

adjective

That serves to distinguish.

Synonyms of DISTINGUISHING

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Antonyms of DISTINGUISHING

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Examples of DISTINGUISHING in a Sentence

  • "The soldier distinguished himself in combat and received a medal."

Word Details

Letters
14
Syllables
4
Scrabble
20
points
WWF
24
points

Is DISTINGUISHING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 20 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 20 pts Words With Friends — 24 pts

Tip: DISTINGUISHING uses 14 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DISTINGUISHING

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

Letter distinguishing Total
Scrabble 21111121114112 20
WWF 21111232113123 24

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISTINGUISHING

100 words from the letters in DISTINGUISHING

How to Use DISTINGUISHING in Word Games

DISTINGUISHING is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DISTINGUISHING

What does DISTINGUISHING mean?
DISTINGUISHING is a verb. To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.
Is DISTINGUISHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DISTINGUISHING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DISTINGUISHING worth in Scrabble?
DISTINGUISHING is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends. It is a 14-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from DISTINGUISHING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DISTINGUISHING. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DISTINGUISHING?
Synonyms of DISTINGUISHING include: differentiate, discriminate. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.