REGRESSING
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of REGRESSING
To move backwards to an earlier stage; to devolve.
To move from east to west.
To perform a regression on an explanatory variable.
"When we regress Y on X, we use the values of variable X to predict those of Y."
Examples of REGRESSING in a Sentence
- "When we regress Y on X, we use the values of variable X to predict those of Y."
Word Details
Is REGRESSING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, REGRESSING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: REGRESSING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for REGRESSING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | g | r | e | s | s | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in REGRESSING
100 words from the letters in REGRESSING
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How to Use REGRESSING in Word Games
REGRESSING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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