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SECONDING

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb

S 1/1
E 1/1
C 3/4
O 1/1
N 1/2
D 2/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of SECONDING

verb

To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (See under #Etymology 3 for translations.)

"I second the motion."

verb

To follow in the next place; to succeed.

verb

To climb after a lead climber.

verb

To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.

"The army officer was seconded while he held civil office."

verb

To assist or support; to back.

verb

To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (This may come from the English adjective above.)

"I second the motion."

Examples of SECONDING in a Sentence

  • "I second the motion."
  • "The army officer was seconded while he held civil office."
  • "I second the motion."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
17
points

Is SECONDING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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

Letter Values for SECONDING

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

Letter seconding Total
Scrabble 113112112 13
WWF 114122123 17

Anagrams of SECONDING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 9 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SECONDING

100 words from the letters in SECONDING

How to Use SECONDING in Word Games

SECONDING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About SECONDING

What does SECONDING mean?
SECONDING is a verb. To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (See under #Etymology 3 for translations.)
Is SECONDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SECONDING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SECONDING worth in Scrabble?
SECONDING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SECONDING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SECONDING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of SECONDING?
The anagrams of SECONDING (words using the exact same letters) are: CONSIGNED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.