SMELLING
/ˈsmɛlɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of SMELLING
To sense a smell or smells.
"I can smell fresh bread."
Followed by like or of if descriptive: to have a particular smell, whether good or bad.
"Her feet smell of cheese."
(without a modifier) To smell bad; to stink.
"Ew, this stuff smells."
The act by which something is smelled.
Examples of SMELLING in a Sentence
- "I can smell fresh bread."
- "Her feet smell of cheese."
- "Ew, this stuff smells."
Word Details
Is SMELLING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SMELLING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SMELLING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SMELLING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | m | e | l | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SMELLING
100 words from the letters in SMELLING
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How to Use SMELLING in Word Games
SMELLING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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