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POSTURING

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun

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Definition of POSTURING

verb

To put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired

"If you're finished posturing in front of the mirror, can I use the bathroom now?"

verb

To pretend to have an opinion or a conviction

"The politicians couldn't really care less about the issue: they're just posturing for the media."

verb

To place in a particular position or attitude; to pose.

"to posture oneself; to posture a model"

noun

The assumption of an exaggerated pose or attitude.

noun

The behaviour of some birds as a means of signalling etc.

Examples of POSTURING in a Sentence

  • "If you're finished posturing in front of the mirror, can I use the bathroom now?"
  • "The politicians couldn't really care less about the issue: they're just posturing for the media."
  • "to posture oneself; to posture a model"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
16
points

Is POSTURING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: POSTURING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for POSTURING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter posturing Total
Scrabble 311111112 12
WWF 411121123 16

Anagrams of POSTURING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 9 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in POSTURING

100 words from the letters in POSTURING

How to Use POSTURING in Word Games

POSTURING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble POSTURING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About POSTURING

What does POSTURING mean?
POSTURING is a verb. To put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired
Is POSTURING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, POSTURING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is POSTURING worth in Scrabble?
POSTURING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from POSTURING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in POSTURING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of POSTURING?
The anagrams of POSTURING (words using the exact same letters) are: OUTSPRING, SPROUTING. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.