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MENDING

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

M 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
D 2/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of MENDING

verb

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."

verb

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."

verb

To help, to advance, to further; to add to.

noun

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

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
15
points

Is MENDING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, MENDING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

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 mending Total
Scrabble 3112112 11
WWF 4122123 15

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About MENDING

What does MENDING mean?
MENDING is a verb. To repair, as anything that is torn, broken, defaced, decayed, or the like; to restore from partial decay, injury, or defacement.
Is MENDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MENDING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MENDING worth in Scrabble?
MENDING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from MENDING?
You can make 61 words from the letters in MENDING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.