HINGING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of HINGING
To attach by, or equip with a hinge.
(with on or upon) To depend on something.
The breaking off of the distal end of a knapped stone flake whose presumed course across the face of the stone core was truncated prematurely, leaving not a feathered distal end but instead the scar of a nearly perpendicular break.
"The flake hinged at an inclusion in the core."
Examples of HINGING in a Sentence
- "The flake hinged at an inclusion in the core."
Word Details
Is HINGING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HINGING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HINGING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for HINGING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | i | n | g | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HINGING
13 words from the letters in HINGING
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4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use HINGING in Word Games
HINGING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since HINGING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HINGING to find 13 additional valid words.