SLANTING
/ˈslæntɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of SLANTING
To lean, tilt or incline.
"If you slant the track a little more, the marble will roll down it faster."
To bias or skew.
"The group tends to slant its policies in favor of the big businesses it serves."
To lie or exaggerate.
The state or quality of being slanted.
"The slanting of the hill was too steep for safe skiing."
Out of the perpendicular, not perpendicular.
Examples of SLANTING in a Sentence
- "If you slant the track a little more, the marble will roll down it faster."
- "The group tends to slant its policies in favor of the big businesses it serves."
- "The slanting of the hill was too steep for safe skiing."
Word Details
Is SLANTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SLANTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SLANTING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SLANTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | l | a | n | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SLANTING
100 words from the letters in SLANTING
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How to Use SLANTING in Word Games
SLANTING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SLANTING to find 100 additional valid words.