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SHINNING

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb

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Definition of SHINNING

verb

(as "shin up") To climb a mast, tree, rope, or the like, by embracing it alternately with the arms and legs, without help of steps, spurs, or the like.

"to shin up a mast"

verb

To strike with the shin.

verb

To run about borrowing money hastily and temporarily, as when trying to make a payment.

Synonyms of SHINNING

Words with similar meaning

shinny

Examples of SHINNING in a Sentence

  • "to shin up a mast"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is SHINNING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: SHINNING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SHINNING

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

Letter shinning Total
Scrabble 14111112 12
WWF 13122123 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHINNING

39 words from the letters in SHINNING

7-letter words

shining 11/13 USUKWWF innings 8/12 USUKWWF sinning 8/12 USUKWWF

6-letter words

inning 7/11 USUKWWF

5-letter words

hings 9/10 UK nighs 9/10 USUKWWF

4-letter words

hing 8/9 UK nigh 8/9 USUKWWF ghis 8/8 USUKWWF sigh 8/8 USUKWWF hins 7/7 USUKWWF hisn 7/7 USUKWWF shin 7/7 USUKWWF sinh 7/7 USUKWWF ginn 5/8 UK gins 5/7 USUKWWF sign 5/7 USUKWWF sing 5/7 USUKWWF snig 5/7 UK nisi 4/5 USUKWWF inns 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

ghi 7/7 USUKWWF hin 6/6 USUKWWF his 6/5 USUKWWF ish 6/5 UK gin 4/6 USUKWWF gis 4/5 UK inn 3/5 USUKWWF ins 3/4 USUKWWF nis 3/4 UK sin 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

hi 5/4 USUKWWF hs 5/4 UK sh 5/4 USUKWWF gs 3/4 UK in 2/3 USUKWWF is 2/2 USUKWWF si 2/2 USUKWWF ns 2/3 UK

How to Use SHINNING in Word Games

SHINNING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHINNING to find 39 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SHINNING

What does SHINNING mean?
SHINNING is a verb. (as "shin up") To climb a mast, tree, rope, or the like, by embracing it alternately with the arms and legs, without help of steps, spurs, or the like.
Is SHINNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHINNING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHINNING worth in Scrabble?
SHINNING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHINNING?
You can make 39 words from the letters in SHINNING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SHINNING?
Synonyms of SHINNING include: shinny. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.