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SINKING

/ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

S 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
K 5/5
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
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Definition of SINKING

verb

(heading, physical) To move or be moved into something.

verb

(heading, social) To diminish or be diminished.

verb

To conceal and appropriate.

noun

The process by which something sinks.

"I witnessed the sinking of my ship from the shore."

Synonyms of SINKING

Words with similar meaning

descend go down dip dunk submerge

Examples of SINKING in a Sentence

  • "I witnessed the sinking of my ship from the shore."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is SINKING a Scrabble Word?

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

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

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SINKING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for SINKING

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

Letter sinking Total
Scrabble 1115112 12
WWF 1125123 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SINKING

35 words from the letters in SINKING

6-letter words

inking 11/14 USUKWWF skiing 11/13 USUKWWF kinins 10/12 USUKWWF

5-letter words

ginks 10/12 USUKWWF kings 10/12 USUKWWF kinin 9/11 USUKWWF

4-letter words

gink 9/11 USUKWWF king 9/11 USUKWWF inks 8/9 USUKWWF kins 8/9 USUKWWF sink 8/9 USUKWWF skin 8/9 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

ink 7/8 USUKWWF kin 7/8 USUKWWF ski 7/7 USUKWWF 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

ki 6/6 UK ks 6/6 UK gs 3/4 UK in 2/3 USUKWWF is 2/2 USUKWWF si 2/2 USUKWWF ns 2/3 UK

How to Use SINKING in Word Games

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

Bingo potential: Since SINKING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SINKING to find 35 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SINKING

What does SINKING mean?
SINKING is a verb. (heading, physical) To move or be moved into something.
Is SINKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SINKING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SINKING worth in Scrabble?
SINKING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SINKING?
You can make 35 words from the letters in SINKING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SINKING?
Synonyms of SINKING include: descend, go down, dip, dunk, submerge. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.