KENNINGS
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of KENNINGS
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.
A dry measure equivalent to half a bushel; a container with that capacity.
Examples of KENNINGS in a Sentence
- "put in a kenning of salt"
Word Details
Is KENNINGS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, KENNINGS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: KENNINGS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for KENNINGS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | k | e | n | n | i | n | g | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in KENNINGS
68 words from the letters in KENNINGS
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How to Use KENNINGS in Word Games
KENNINGS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble KENNINGS to find 68 additional valid words.