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TARNISHING

10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun

T 1/1
A 1/1
R 1/1
N 1/2
I 1/1
S 1/1
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Definition of TARNISHING

verb

To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.

"Careful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing."

verb

To soil, sully, damage or compromise

"He is afraid that he will tarnish his reputation if he disagrees."

verb

To lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull.

noun

The act by which something is tarnished.

Examples of TARNISHING in a Sentence

  • "Careful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing."
  • "He is afraid that he will tarnish his reputation if he disagrees."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
16
points

Is TARNISHING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: TARNISHING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for TARNISHING

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

Letter tarnishing Total
Scrabble 1111114112 14
WWF 1112113123 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in TARNISHING

100 words from the letters in TARNISHING

9-letter words

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8-letter words

shrining 12/14 USUKWWF airthing 12/13 USUKWWF tanghins 12/14 UK nithings 12/14 UK trashing 12/13 USUKWWF shirting 12/13 USUKWWF ingrains 9/12 USUKWWF training 9/12 USUKWWF sainting 9/12 USUKWWF satining 9/12 UK staining 9/12 USUKWWF rantings 9/12 UK starning 9/12 UK

7-letter words

hairing 11/12 UK shining 11/13 USUKWWF garnish 11/12 USUKWWF sharing 11/12 USUKWWF hirings 11/12 UK hanting 11/13 USUKWWF tanghin 11/13 UK hinting 11/13 USUKWWF nithing 11/13 UK hasting 11/12 USUKWWF tashing 11/12 UK histing 11/12 USUKWWF insight 11/12 USUKWWF shiting 11/12 UK tigrish 11/11 USUKWWF thrangs 11/12 UK tahinis 10/10 USUKWWF tannish 10/11 USUKWWF tarnish 10/10 USUKWWF airning 8/11 UK ingrain 8/11 USUKWWF raining 8/11 USUKWWF saining 8/11 USUKWWF airings 8/10 USUKWWF arising 8/10 USUKWWF raginis 8/10 UK raising 8/10 USUKWWF sairing 8/10 UK snaring 8/11 USUKWWF rinsing 8/11 USUKWWF airting 8/10 USUKWWF raiting 8/10 UK ranting 8/11 USUKWWF trining 8/11 USUKWWF antings 8/11 USUKWWF staning 8/11 USUKWWF gastrin 8/10 USUKWWF gratins 8/10 USUKWWF ratings 8/10 USUKWWF staring 8/10 USUKWWF tirings 8/10 UK

6-letter words

haring 10/11 USUKWWF rahing 10/11 UK hiring 10/11 USUKWWF ashing 10/11 USUKWWF garish 10/10 USUKWWF anight 10/11 UK hating 10/11 USUKWWF aright 10/10 USUKWWF thrang 10/11 UK nights 10/11 USUKWWF things 10/11 USUKWWF garths 10/10 USUKWWF girths 10/10 USUKWWF griths 10/10 USUKWWF rights 10/10 USUKWWF airish 9/8 UK arshin 9/9 USUKWWF shairn 9/9 USUKWWF tahini 9/9 USUKWWF haints 9/9 UK shanti 9/9 USUKWWF ninths 9/10 USUKWWF airths 9/8 USUKWWF airing 7/9 USUKWWF ragini 7/9 UK ingans 7/10 UK saning 7/10 USUKWWF arsing 7/9 UK grains 7/9 USUKWWF rasing 7/9 USUKWWF rising 7/9 USUKWWF siring 7/9 USUKWWF anting 7/10 USUKWWF tining 7/10 USUKWWF gratin 7/9 USUKWWF rating 7/9 USUKWWF taring 7/9 USUKWWF tiring 7/9 USUKWWF gainst 7/9 USUKWWF giants 7/9 USUKWWF sating 7/9 USUKWWF tangis 7/9 UK siting 7/9 USUKWWF gratis 7/8 USUKWWF

How to Use TARNISHING in Word Games

TARNISHING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About TARNISHING

What does TARNISHING mean?
TARNISHING is a verb. To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.
Is TARNISHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TARNISHING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TARNISHING worth in Scrabble?
TARNISHING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from TARNISHING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in TARNISHING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.