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REFRACTING

10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun

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Definition of REFRACTING

verb

(of light) To change direction as a result of entering a different medium

verb

To cause (light) to change direction as a result of entering a different medium.

"A prism can refract light."

noun

An act of refraction.

Examples of REFRACTING in a Sentence

  • "A prism can refract light."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
19
points

Is REFRACTING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

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

Letter Values for REFRACTING

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

Letter refracting Total
Scrabble 1141131112 16
WWF 1141141123 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in REFRACTING

100 words from the letters in REFRACTING

How to Use REFRACTING in Word Games

REFRACTING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About REFRACTING

What does REFRACTING mean?
REFRACTING is a verb. (of light) To change direction as a result of entering a different medium
Is REFRACTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, REFRACTING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is REFRACTING worth in Scrabble?
REFRACTING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from REFRACTING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in REFRACTING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.