TWINNING
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of TWINNING
(obsolete outside Scotland) To separate, divide.
(obsolete outside Scotland) To split, part; to go away, depart.
(usually in the passive) To join, unite; to form links between (now especially of two places in different countries).
"Coventry twinned with Dresden as an act of peace and reconciliation, both cities having been heavily bombed during the war."
Action of the verb to twin
Giving birth to twins
The pairing of similar objects (such as towns)
Biparous
Examples of TWINNING in a Sentence
- "Coventry twinned with Dresden as an act of peace and reconciliation, both cities having been heavily bombed during the war."
Word Details
Is TWINNING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TWINNING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TWINNING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TWINNING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | w | i | n | n | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TWINNING
28 words from the letters in TWINNING
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How to Use TWINNING in Word Games
TWINNING 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 TWINNING to find 28 additional valid words.