UPROOTING
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of UPROOTING
To root up; to tear up by the roots, or as if by the roots; to extirpate.
(by extension) To remove from a familiar circumstance, especially suddenly and unwillingly.
To destroy utterly; to eradicate, exterminate.
A tearing up.
Word Details
Is UPROOTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, UPROOTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: UPROOTING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for UPROOTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | u | p | r | o | o | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in UPROOTING
100 words from the letters in UPROOTING
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How to Use UPROOTING in Word Games
UPROOTING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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