RINSING
/ˈɹɪnsɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of RINSING
To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap.
"You'd better rinse that stain before putting the shirt in the washing machine."
To remove soap from (something) using water.
"Rinse the dishes after you wash them."
To thoroughly defeat in an argument, fight or other competition.
"Checkmate!"
The act by which something is rinsed.
"The cloth will need frequent rinsings as you wash the car."
(usually plural) That which is rinsed or washed out.
"the rinsings of a wine-glass"
Examples of RINSING in a Sentence
- "You'd better rinse that stain before putting the shirt in the washing machine."
- "Rinse the dishes after you wash them."
- "Checkmate!"
- "The cloth will need frequent rinsings as you wash the car."
Word Details
Is RINSING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RINSING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of RINSING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.
Letter Values for RINSING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | i | n | s | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RINSING
39 words from the letters in RINSING
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How to Use RINSING in Word Games
RINSING is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since RINSING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RINSING to find 39 additional valid words.