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TEMPORIZING

11 letters · 4 syllables · verb, noun

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Definition of TEMPORIZING

verb

To deliberately act evasively or prolong a discussion in order to gain time or postpone a decision, sometimes in order to reach a compromise or simply to make a conversation more temperate; to stall for time.

verb

To apply a temporary piece of dental work that will later be removed.

verb

To comply with the time or occasion; to humor, or yield to, the current of opinion or circumstances; also, to trim, as between two parties.

noun

The act of one who temporizes, or acts evasively.

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
4
Scrabble
25
points
WWF
29
points

Is TEMPORIZING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 25 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 25 pts Words With Friends — 29 pts

Tip: TEMPORIZING uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for TEMPORIZING

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

Letter temporizing Total
Scrabble 113311110112 25
WWF 114411110123 29

Words You Can Make With the Letters in TEMPORIZING

100 words from the letters in TEMPORIZING

How to Use TEMPORIZING in Word Games

TEMPORIZING is worth 25 points in Scrabble and 29 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About TEMPORIZING

What does TEMPORIZING mean?
TEMPORIZING is a verb. To deliberately act evasively or prolong a discussion in order to gain time or postpone a decision, sometimes in order to reach a compromise or simply to make a conversation more temperate; to stall for time.
Is TEMPORIZING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TEMPORIZING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 25 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TEMPORIZING worth in Scrabble?
TEMPORIZING is worth 25 points in Scrabble and 29 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from TEMPORIZING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in TEMPORIZING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.