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RECLINING

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

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E 1/1
C 3/4
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I 1/1
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Definition of RECLINING

verb

To cause to lean back; to bend back.

verb

To put in a resting position.

"She reclined her arms on the table and sighed."

verb

To lean back.

"to recline against a wall"

noun

The act of one who reclines.

adjective

Capable of being reclined, or moved into a more horizontal position.

"a reclining armchair"

adjective

Bending away from the perpendicular; recumbent.

Examples of RECLINING in a Sentence

  • "She reclined her arms on the table and sighed."
  • "to recline against a wall"
  • "a reclining armchair"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
17
points

Is RECLINING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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

Letter Values for RECLINING

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

Letter reclining Total
Scrabble 113111112 12
WWF 114212123 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in RECLINING

100 words from the letters in RECLINING

How to Use RECLINING in Word Games

RECLINING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About RECLINING

What does RECLINING mean?
RECLINING is a verb. To cause to lean back; to bend back.
Is RECLINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RECLINING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is RECLINING worth in Scrabble?
RECLINING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from RECLINING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in RECLINING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.