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REFLECTING

/ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/

10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

R 1/1
E 1/1
F 4/4
L 1/2
E 1/1
C 3/4
T 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of REFLECTING

verb

To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."

verb

To be bent back (light, etc.) from a surface.

"The moonlight reflected from the surface of water."

verb

To mirror, or show the image of something.

"The shop window reflected his image as he walked past."

noun

An instance of reflection

adjective

That has been reflected (of light, sound etc.); undergoing reflection.

adjective

That reflects.

"a reflecting pool"

adjective

Having a component that reflects light.

"a reflecting telescope"

Examples of REFLECTING in a Sentence

  • "A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."
  • "The moonlight reflected from the surface of water."
  • "The shop window reflected his image as he walked past."
  • "a reflecting pool"

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
20
points

Is REFLECTING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Tip: REFLECTING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for REFLECTING

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

Letter reflecting Total
Scrabble 1141131112 16
WWF 1142141123 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in REFLECTING

100 words from the letters in REFLECTING

How to Use REFLECTING in Word Games

REFLECTING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About REFLECTING

What does REFLECTING mean?
REFLECTING is a verb. To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.
Is REFLECTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, REFLECTING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is REFLECTING worth in Scrabble?
REFLECTING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from REFLECTING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in REFLECTING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.