DODGING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of DODGING
To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way.
"He dodged traffic crossing the street."
To avoid; to sidestep.
"The politician dodged the question with a meaningless reply."
To go hither and thither.
The act of dodging; a dodge.
"twistings and dodgings"
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
Is DODGING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DODGING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | d | o | d | g | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DODGING
40 words from the letters in DODGING
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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.