KENNING
/ˈkɛnɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of KENNING
To give birth, conceive, beget, be born; to develop (as a fetus); to nourish, sustain (as life).
To know, perceive or understand.
To discover by sight; to catch sight of; to descry.
Sight, view; specifically a distant view at sea.
The range or extent of vision, especially at sea; (by extension) a marine measure of approximately twenty miles.
As little as one can discriminate or recognize; a small portion, a little.
"put in a kenning of salt"
A chalaza or tread of an egg (a spiral band attaching the yolk of the egg to the eggshell); a cicatricula.
A metaphorical phrase used in Germanic poetry (especially Old English or Old Norse) whereby a simple thing is described in an allusive way.
Examples of KENNING in a Sentence
- "put in a kenning of salt"
Word Details
Is KENNING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, KENNING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of KENNING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for KENNING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | k | e | n | n | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in KENNING
22 words from the letters in KENNING
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How to Use KENNING in Word Games
KENNING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since KENNING 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 KENNING to find 22 additional valid words.