MENDING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of MENDING
To repair, as anything that is torn, broken, defaced, decayed, or the like; to restore from partial decay, injury, or defacement.
"My trousers have a big rip in them and need mending."
To alter for the better; to set right; to reform; hence, to quicken; as, to mend one's manners or pace.
"Her stutter was mended by a speech therapist."
To help, to advance, to further; to add to.
The act by which something is mended or repaired.
Examples of MENDING in a Sentence
- "My trousers have a big rip in them and need mending."
- "Her stutter was mended by a speech therapist."
Word Details
Is MENDING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MENDING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of MENDING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for MENDING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | e | n | d | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MENDING
61 words from the letters in MENDING
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How to Use MENDING in Word Games
MENDING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since MENDING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MENDING to find 61 additional valid words.