SPLINTERING
11 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of SPLINTERING
To come apart into long sharp fragments.
"The tall tree splintered during the storm."
To cause to break apart into long sharp fragments.
"His third kick splintered the door."
(of a group) To break, or cause to break, into factions.
"The government splintered when the coalition members could not agree."
The process or result of something being splintered.
Examples of SPLINTERING in a Sentence
- "The tall tree splintered during the storm."
- "His third kick splintered the door."
- "The government splintered when the coalition members could not agree."
Word Details
Is SPLINTERING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SPLINTERING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SPLINTERING uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SPLINTERING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | p | l | i | n | t | e | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPLINTERING
100 words from the letters in SPLINTERING
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How to Use SPLINTERING in Word Games
SPLINTERING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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