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DODGING

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

D 2/2
O 1/1
D 2/2
G 2/3
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of DODGING

verb

To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way.

"He dodged traffic crossing the street."

verb

To avoid; to sidestep.

"The politician dodged the question with a meaningless reply."

verb

To go hither and thither.

noun

The act of dodging; a dodge.

"twistings and dodgings"

Synonyms of DODGING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of DODGING in a Sentence

  • "He dodged traffic crossing the street."
  • "The politician dodged the question with a meaningless reply."
  • "twistings and dodgings"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is DODGING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DODGING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for DODGING

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

Letter dodging Total
Scrabble 2122112 11
WWF 2123123 14

Anagrams of DODGING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

How to Use DODGING in Word Games

DODGING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DODGING 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 DODGING to find 40 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DODGING

What does DODGING mean?
DODGING is a verb. To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way.
Is DODGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DODGING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DODGING worth in Scrabble?
DODGING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DODGING?
You can make 40 words from the letters in DODGING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DODGING?
Synonyms of DODGING include: duck, evade, fudge, shun, skirt. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of DODGING?
The anagrams of DODGING (words using the exact same letters) are: GODDING. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.