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EXTINGUISHING

13 letters · 4 syllables · verb

E 1/1
X 8/8
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 EXTINGUISHING

verb

To put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench

verb

To destroy or abolish something

"She extinguished all my hopes."

verb

To obscure or eclipse something

"The rays of the sun were extinguished by the thunder clouds."

Synonyms of EXTINGUISHING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of EXTINGUISHING in a Sentence

  • "She extinguished all my hopes."
  • "The rays of the sun were extinguished by the thunder clouds."

Word Details

Letters
13
Syllables
4
Scrabble
25
points
WWF
29
points

Is EXTINGUISHING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 25 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 25 pts Words With Friends — 29 pts

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 extinguishing Total
Scrabble 1811121114112 25
WWF 1811232113123 29

Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXTINGUISHING

100 words from the letters in EXTINGUISHING

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.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EXTINGUISHING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About EXTINGUISHING

What does EXTINGUISHING mean?
EXTINGUISHING is a verb. To put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench
Is EXTINGUISHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXTINGUISHING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 25 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EXTINGUISHING worth in Scrabble?
EXTINGUISHING is worth 25 points in Scrabble and 29 points in Words With Friends. It is a 13-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from EXTINGUISHING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in EXTINGUISHING. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of EXTINGUISHING?
Synonyms of EXTINGUISHING include: douse, put out, quench. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.