SCENTING
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of SCENTING
To detect the scent of; to discern by the sense of smell.
"The hounds scented the fox in the woods."
To have a suspicion of.
"I scented trouble when I saw them running down the hill towards me."
To impart an odour to.
"Scent the air with burning sage before you begin your meditation."
The act or process by which something is scented.
Examples of SCENTING in a Sentence
- "The hounds scented the fox in the woods."
- "I scented trouble when I saw them running down the hill towards me."
- "Scent the air with burning sage before you begin your meditation."
Word Details
Is SCENTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCENTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCENTING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCENTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | e | n | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCENTING
100 words from the letters in SCENTING
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How to Use SCENTING in Word Games
SCENTING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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