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TINKERING

/tɪŋkɚɪŋ/

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun

T 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
K 5/5
E 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of TINKERING

verb

To fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it, especially in an experimental or unskilled manner.

verb

To work as a tinker.

verb

To tinker with; to tweak or attempt to fix.

noun

An experimental fix or change.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is TINKERING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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

Letter Values for TINKERING

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

Letter tinkering Total
Scrabble 111511112 14
WWF 112511123 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in TINKERING

100 words from the letters in TINKERING

How to Use TINKERING in Word Games

TINKERING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About TINKERING

What does TINKERING mean?
TINKERING is a verb. To fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it, especially in an experimental or unskilled manner.
Is TINKERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TINKERING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TINKERING worth in Scrabble?
TINKERING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from TINKERING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in TINKERING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.