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SHADOWING

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun

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Definition of SHADOWING

verb

To shade, cloud or darken.

"The artist chose to shadow this corner of the painting."

verb

To block light or radio transmission from.

"Looks like that cloud's going to shadow us."

verb

To secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance.

noun

The effect of being shadowed (in the sense of blocked), as from a light source or radio transmission.

noun

The situation where an individual repeats speech immediately as they hear it (usually through earphones).

noun

Secretly or discreetly tracking or following someone, keeping under surveillance.

Examples of SHADOWING in a Sentence

  • "The artist chose to shadow this corner of the painting."
  • "Looks like that cloud's going to shadow us."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
18
points

Is SHADOWING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

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

Letter Values for SHADOWING

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

Letter shadowing Total
Scrabble 141214112 17
WWF 131214123 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHADOWING

100 words from the letters in SHADOWING

8-letter words

How to Use SHADOWING in Word Games

SHADOWING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About SHADOWING

What does SHADOWING mean?
SHADOWING is a verb. To shade, cloud or darken.
Is SHADOWING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHADOWING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHADOWING worth in Scrabble?
SHADOWING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHADOWING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SHADOWING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.