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SCORCHING

9 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

S 1/1
C 3/4
O 1/1
R 1/1
C 3/4
H 4/3
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of SCORCHING

verb

To burn the surface of something so as to discolour it

verb

To wither, parch or destroy something by heat or fire, especially to make land or buildings unusable to an enemy

verb

(To cause) to become scorched or singed

noun

The act or result of something being scorched.

adjective

Very hot.

"It was a scorching summer, and the ice-cream sellers plied a roaring trade."

adjective

Bitterly sarcastic; scathing; withering.

adjective

(Of speed when driving, running, etc.) very high.

Examples of SCORCHING in a Sentence

  • "It was a scorching summer, and the ice-cream sellers plied a roaring trade."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
2
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
20
points

Is SCORCHING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

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

Letter Values for SCORCHING

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

Letter scorching Total
Scrabble 131134112 17
WWF 141143123 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCORCHING

100 words from the letters in SCORCHING

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How to Use SCORCHING in Word Games

SCORCHING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About SCORCHING

What does SCORCHING mean?
SCORCHING is a verb. To burn the surface of something so as to discolour it
Is SCORCHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SCORCHING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SCORCHING worth in Scrabble?
SCORCHING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SCORCHING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SCORCHING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.