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REMAINING

/ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

R 1/1
E 1/1
M 3/4
A 1/1
I 1/1
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Definition of REMAINING

verb

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

verb

To continue unchanged in place, form, or condition, or undiminished in quantity; to abide; to stay; to endure; to last.

"There was no food in the house, so I had to remain hungry."

verb

To await; to be left to.

noun

An act or occurrence by which someone or something remains

noun

Remnant.

adjective

Which remains, especially after something else has been removed.

"May I have the only remaining cake?"

Synonyms of REMAINING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of REMAINING in a Sentence

  • "There was no food in the house, so I had to remain hungry."
  • "May I have the only remaining cake?"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
16
points

Is REMAINING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

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

Letter Values for REMAINING

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

Letter remaining Total
Scrabble 113111112 12
WWF 114112123 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in REMAINING

100 words from the letters in REMAINING

How to Use REMAINING in Word Games

REMAINING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About REMAINING

What does REMAINING mean?
REMAINING is a verb. To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.
Is REMAINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, REMAINING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is REMAINING worth in Scrabble?
REMAINING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from REMAINING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in REMAINING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of REMAINING?
Synonyms of REMAINING include: await, bide, wait, rest, stay, endure. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.