EXTINGUISHING
13 letters · 4 syllables · verb
Definition of EXTINGUISHING
To put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench
To destroy or abolish something
"She extinguished all my hopes."
To obscure or eclipse something
"The rays of the sun were extinguished by the thunder clouds."
Examples of EXTINGUISHING in a Sentence
- "She extinguished all my hopes."
- "The rays of the sun were extinguished by the thunder clouds."
Word Details
Is EXTINGUISHING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EXTINGUISHING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: EXTINGUISHING uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EXTINGUISHING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | x | t | i | n | g | u | i | s | h | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25 |
| WWF | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 29 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXTINGUISHING
100 words from the letters in EXTINGUISHING
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How to Use EXTINGUISHING in Word Games
EXTINGUISHING is worth 25 points in Scrabble and 29 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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