SCORCHING
9 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of SCORCHING
To burn the surface of something so as to discolour it
To wither, parch or destroy something by heat or fire, especially to make land or buildings unusable to an enemy
(To cause) to become scorched or singed
The act or result of something being scorched.
Very hot.
"It was a scorching summer, and the ice-cream sellers plied a roaring trade."
Bitterly sarcastic; scathing; withering.
(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
Is SCORCHING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCORCHING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | c | o | r | c | h | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 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.
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