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EXPLAINING

10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun

E 1/1
X 8/8
P 3/4
L 1/2
A 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
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Definition of EXPLAINING

verb

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

verb

To give a valid excuse for past behavior.

verb

To make flat, smooth out.

noun

Explanation

"You've got some explaining to do!"

Synonyms of EXPLAINING

Words with similar meaning

elaborate expound recce

Examples of EXPLAINING in a Sentence

  • "To explain a chapter of the Bible."
  • "You've got some explaining to do!"

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
20
points
WWF
25
points

Is EXPLAINING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 20 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 20 pts Words With Friends — 25 pts

Tip: EXPLAINING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for EXPLAINING

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

Letter explaining Total
Scrabble 1831111112 20
WWF 1842112123 25

Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXPLAINING

100 words from the letters in EXPLAINING

8-letter words

paneling 11/16 USUKWWF plaining 11/16 USUKWWF aliening 9/13 USUKWWF

7-letter words

explain 16/19 USUKWWF exiling 15/18 USUKWWF exilian 14/16 USUKWWF leaping 10/14 USUKWWF pealing 10/14 USUKWWF pleaing 10/14 UK neaping 10/14 UK peaning 10/14 UK paining 10/14 USUKWWF peining 10/14 USUKWWF planing 10/15 USUKWWF aneling 8/12 USUKWWF eanling 8/12 USUKWWF leaning 8/12 USUKWWF nealing 8/12 UK alining 8/12 USWWF nailing 8/12 USUKWWF aniline 7/10 USUKWWF

6-letter words

pixing 16/19 UK nixing 14/17 USUKWWF alexin 13/15 USUKWWF xenial 13/15 USUKWWF paigle 9/12 UK pieing 9/12 USUKWWF paling 9/13 USUKWWF pingle 9/13 UK piling 9/13 USUKWWF pangen 9/13 USUKWWF penang 9/13 USUKWWF pinang 9/13 USUKWWF pening 9/13 UK pining 9/13 USUKWWF alpine 8/11 USUKWWF penial 8/11 USUKWWF pineal 8/11 USUKWWF pennia 8/11 USUKWWF pinnae 8/11 USUKWWF panini 8/11 UK pinnie 8/11 UK pennal 8/12 UK pinnal 8/12 USUKWWF genial 7/10 USUKWWF linage 7/10 USUKWWF ailing 7/10 USUKWWF nilgai 7/10 USUKWWF innage 7/10 UK ingine 7/10 UK ginnel 7/11 UK lignin 7/11 USUKWWF lining 7/11 USUKWWF anilin 6/9 USUKWWF inline 6/9 UK

5-letter words

pixie 14/15 USUKWWF pixel 14/16 USUKWWF axing 13/15 USUKWWF exing 13/15 UK axile 12/13 USUKWWF xenia 12/13 USUKWWF nixie 12/13 USUKWWF annex 12/14 USUKWWF plage 8/11 USUKWWF aping 8/11 USUKWWF genip 8/11 USUKWWF piing 8/11 USUKWWF pling 8/12 UK pilea 7/9 USUKWWF pilei 7/9 USUKWWF panel 7/10 USUKWWF penal 7/10 USUKWWF plane 7/10 USUKWWF plena 7/10 USUKWWF lapin 7/10 USUKWWF plain 7/10 USUKWWF lipin 7/10 USUKWWF panne 7/10 USUKWWF penna 7/10 USUKWWF pinna 7/10 USUKWWF penni 7/10 USUKWWF agile 6/8 USUKWWF genii 6/8 USUKWWF angel 6/9 USUKWWF angle 6/9 USUKWWF genal 6/9 UK glean 6/9 USUKWWF algin 6/9 USUKWWF align 6/9 USUKWWF liang 6/9 USUKWWF ligan 6/9 USUKWWF linga 6/9 USUKWWF ingle 6/9 USUKWWF ligne 6/9 UK ingan 6/9 UK alien 5/7 USUKWWF aline 5/7 USWWF anile 5/7 USUKWWF elain 5/7 USUKWWF liane 5/7 USUKWWF

How to Use EXPLAINING in Word Games

EXPLAINING is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About EXPLAINING

What does EXPLAINING mean?
EXPLAINING is a verb. To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
Is EXPLAINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXPLAINING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EXPLAINING worth in Scrabble?
EXPLAINING is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from EXPLAINING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in EXPLAINING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of EXPLAINING?
Synonyms of EXPLAINING include: elaborate, expound, recce. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.