WEANLING
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of WEANLING
Any young mammal that has been recently weaned.
Specifically, a human child that has been recently weaned.
"In developing countries, weanlings are most at risk of malnutrition."
Specifically, a young horse that has been weaned from its mother, but is less than one year old (usually 5-12 months old).
"The weanling was sold to the local horse dealer."
Examples of WEANLING in a Sentence
- "In developing countries, weanlings are most at risk of malnutrition."
- "The weanling was sold to the local horse dealer."
Word Details
Is WEANLING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WEANLING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: WEANLING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for WEANLING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | e | a | n | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WEANLING
100 words from the letters in WEANLING
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How to Use WEANLING in Word Games
WEANLING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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