PROLONGING
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of PROLONGING
To extend in space or length.
To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of
To put off to a distant time; to postpone.
"The government shouldn't prolong deciding on this issue any further."
Prolongation
"the gradual prolongings of the whale's visible jets — Herman Melville."
Examples of PROLONGING in a Sentence
- "The government shouldn't prolong deciding on this issue any further."
- "the gradual prolongings of the whale's visible jets — Herman Melville."
Word Details
Is PROLONGING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PROLONGING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PROLONGING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PROLONGING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | o | l | o | n | g | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PROLONGING
100 words from the letters in PROLONGING
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How to Use PROLONGING in Word Games
PROLONGING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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