INSINUATING
11 letters · 4 syllables · verb
Definition of INSINUATING
To hint; to suggest tacitly (usually something bad) while avoiding a direct statement.
"She insinuated that her friends had betrayed her."
To creep, wind, or flow into; to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly, as into crevices.
(by extension) To ingratiate; to obtain access to or introduce something by subtle, cunning or artful means.
Examples of INSINUATING in a Sentence
- "She insinuated that her friends had betrayed her."
Word Details
Is INSINUATING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INSINUATING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: INSINUATING uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INSINUATING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | s | i | n | u | a | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INSINUATING
100 words from the letters in INSINUATING
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How to Use INSINUATING in Word Games
INSINUATING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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