TANNING
/ˈtænɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of TANNING
To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
"No matter how long I stay out in the sun, I never tan. though I do burn."
To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.
To spank or beat.
The process of making leather, which does not easily decompose, from the skins of animals, which do.
The acquisition of a tan, either by exposure to the sun, or artificially.
A spanking.
Examples of TANNING in a Sentence
- "No matter how long I stay out in the sun, I never tan. though I do burn."
Word Details
Is TANNING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TANNING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TANNING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.
Letter Values for TANNING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | n | n | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TANNING
43 words from the letters in TANNING
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How to Use TANNING in Word Games
TANNING is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since TANNING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TANNING to find 43 additional valid words.