PROVING
/ˈpɹuːvɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of PROVING
To proofread.
To make resistant, especially to water.
To allow yeast-containing dough to rise.
To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for.
"I will prove that my method is more effective than yours."
To turn out; to manifest.
"It proved to be a cold day."
To turn out to be.
"Have an exit strategy should your calculations prove incorrect."
Experimentation to determine which substances cause which effects when ingested.
"a book of provings"
Examples of PROVING in a Sentence
- "I will prove that my method is more effective than yours."
- "It proved to be a cold day."
- "Have an exit strategy should your calculations prove incorrect."
- "a book of provings"
Word Details
Is PROVING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PROVING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PROVING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for PROVING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | o | v | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PROVING
64 words from the letters in PROVING
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How to Use PROVING in Word Games
PROVING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PROVING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PROVING to find 64 additional valid words.