PLANTING
/ˈplɑːntɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of PLANTING
To place (a seed or plant) in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow.
To place (an object, or sometimes a person), often with the implication of intending deceit.
"That gun's not mine! It was planted there by the real murderer!"
To place or set something firmly or with conviction.
"Plant your feet firmly and give the rope a good tug."
A plant (or clipping) that has been freshly planted.
"Take one of the plantings over as a house-warming gift."
The act of setting a plant in the ground for growth.
A plantation.
Examples of PLANTING in a Sentence
- "That gun's not mine! It was planted there by the real murderer!"
- "Plant your feet firmly and give the rope a good tug."
- "Take one of the plantings over as a house-warming gift."
Word Details
Is PLANTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PLANTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PLANTING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PLANTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | l | a | n | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PLANTING
100 words from the letters in PLANTING
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How to Use PLANTING in Word Games
PLANTING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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