SCATTERING
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of SCATTERING
To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.
"The crowd scattered in terror."
To distribute loosely as by sprinkling.
"Her ashes were scattered at the top of a waterfall."
To deflect (radiation or particles).
A small quantity of something occurring at irregular intervals and dispersed at random points,
"There will be a scattering of showers, with heavy rain in places."
(elections) The total number of votes awarded to nonmajor or unlisted candidates.
The process whereby a beam of waves or particles is dispersed by collisions or similar interactions.
Examples of SCATTERING in a Sentence
- "The crowd scattered in terror."
- "Her ashes were scattered at the top of a waterfall."
- "There will be a scattering of showers, with heavy rain in places."
Word Details
Is SCATTERING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCATTERING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCATTERING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCATTERING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | a | t | t | e | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCATTERING
100 words from the letters in SCATTERING
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How to Use SCATTERING in Word Games
SCATTERING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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