RIPENING
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of RIPENING
To grow ripe; to become mature (said of grain, fruit, flowers etc.)
"Grapes ripen in the sun."
To approach or come to perfection.
To cause to mature; to make ripe
"The warm sun ripened the corn."
The process of becoming ripe.
Examples of RIPENING in a Sentence
- "Grapes ripen in the sun."
- "The warm sun ripened the corn."
Word Details
Is RIPENING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RIPENING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RIPENING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RIPENING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | i | p | e | n | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RIPENING
87 words from the letters in RIPENING
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How to Use RIPENING in Word Games
RIPENING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RIPENING to find 87 additional valid words.