FUDGING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of FUDGING
To try to avoid giving a direct answer.
"When I asked them if they had been at the party, they fudged."
To alter something from its true state, as to hide a flaw or uncertainty. Always deliberate, but not necessarily dishonest or immoral.
"Do you fudge your age?"
To botch or bungle something.
The act of something being fudged, altered so as to hide a flaw or uncertainty.
Examples of FUDGING in a Sentence
- "When I asked them if they had been at the party, they fudged."
- "Do you fudge your age?"
Word Details
Is FUDGING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FUDGING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of FUDGING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for FUDGING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | u | d | g | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FUDGING
35 words from the letters in FUDGING
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How to Use FUDGING in Word Games
FUDGING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since FUDGING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FUDGING to find 35 additional valid words.