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SPRAINING

9 letters · 2 syllables · verb

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Definition of SPRAINING

verb

To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation

"to sprain one's ankle"

Examples of SPRAINING in a Sentence

  • "to sprain one's ankle"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
16
points

Is SPRAINING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: SPRAINING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SPRAINING

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

Letter spraining Total
Scrabble 131111112 12
WWF 141112123 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPRAINING

100 words from the letters in SPRAINING

How to Use SPRAINING in Word Games

SPRAINING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SPRAINING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SPRAINING

What does SPRAINING mean?
SPRAINING is a verb. To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation
Is SPRAINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SPRAINING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SPRAINING worth in Scrabble?
SPRAINING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SPRAINING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SPRAINING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.