LOOSENING
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of LOOSENING
To make loose.
"After the Thanksgiving meal, Bill loosened his belt."
To become loose.
"I noticed that my seatbelt had gradually loosened during the journey."
To disengage (a device that restrains).
The act of making something looser.
Synonyms of LOOSENING
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Examples of LOOSENING in a Sentence
- "After the Thanksgiving meal, Bill loosened his belt."
- "I noticed that my seatbelt had gradually loosened during the journey."
Word Details
Is LOOSENING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LOOSENING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: LOOSENING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for LOOSENING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | o | o | s | e | n | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LOOSENING
100 words from the letters in LOOSENING
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How to Use LOOSENING in Word Games
LOOSENING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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