SMOULDERING
11 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of SMOULDERING
To burn with no flame and little smoke.
To show signs of repressed anger or suppressed mental turmoil or other strong emotion, such as passion.
To exist in a suppressed or hidden state.
To smother; to suffocate; to choke.
(sometimes figurative) The act by which something smoulders; residual heat.
"the smoulderings of the Thirty Years War"
Examples of SMOULDERING in a Sentence
- "the smoulderings of the Thirty Years War"
Word Details
Is SMOULDERING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SMOULDERING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SMOULDERING uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SMOULDERING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | m | o | u | l | d | e | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SMOULDERING
100 words from the letters in SMOULDERING
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How to Use SMOULDERING in Word Games
SMOULDERING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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