PLUNGING
/ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of PLUNGING
To thrust into liquid, or into any penetrable substance; to immerse.
"to plunge the body into water"
To cast, stab or throw into some thing, state, condition or action.
"to plunge a dagger into the breast; to plunge a nation into war"
To baptize by immersion.
An occurrence of putting or sinking under water or other fluid.
A headlong violent motion like that of a horse trying to throw its rider.
That descends steeply.
Aimed from higher ground, as fire upon an enemy.
Examples of PLUNGING in a Sentence
- "to plunge the body into water"
- "to plunge a dagger into the breast; to plunge a nation into war"
Word Details
Is PLUNGING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PLUNGING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PLUNGING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PLUNGING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | l | u | n | g | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PLUNGING
58 words from the letters in PLUNGING
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How to Use PLUNGING in Word Games
PLUNGING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PLUNGING to find 58 additional valid words.