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SENTENCING

10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

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N 1/2
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Definition of SENTENCING

verb

To declare a sentence on a convicted person; to doom; to condemn to punishment.

"The judge sentenced the embezzler to ten years in prison, along with a hefty fine."

verb

To decree or announce as a sentence.

verb

To utter sententiously.

noun

The act of pronouncing a judicial sentence on someone convicted of a crime.

"After the verdict, the sentencing was not delayed."

noun

The act of creating one or more complete sentences from fragmented thoughts and phrases.

"He struggled with sentencing his frayed and angry verses from poem to prose."

adjective

Relating to a judicial sentence.

"There were no sentencing guidelines for this crime."

Examples of SENTENCING in a Sentence

  • "The judge sentenced the embezzler to ten years in prison, along with a hefty fine."
  • "After the verdict, the sentencing was not delayed."
  • "He struggled with sentencing his frayed and angry verses from poem to prose."
  • "There were no sentencing guidelines for this crime."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
18
points

Is SENTENCING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: SENTENCING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SENTENCING

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

Letter sentencing Total
Scrabble 1111113112 13
WWF 1121124123 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SENTENCING

100 words from the letters in SENTENCING

How to Use SENTENCING in Word Games

SENTENCING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About SENTENCING

What does SENTENCING mean?
SENTENCING is a verb. To declare a sentence on a convicted person; to doom; to condemn to punishment.
Is SENTENCING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SENTENCING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SENTENCING worth in Scrabble?
SENTENCING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SENTENCING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SENTENCING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.