SPRAINING
9 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of SPRAINING
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
Is SPRAINING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SPRAINING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | p | r | a | i | n | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPRAINING
100 words from the letters in SPRAINING
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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.