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Expectorating
e 1x 8p 3e 1c 3t 1o 1r 1a 1t 1i 1n 1g 2
About 5 syllables
verb · 13 letters · Less common · present participle of expectorate
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does expectorating mean?
verb
clear out the chest and lungs
“This drug expectorates quickly”
Synonymsclear outdrive out
discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth
Synonymscough upcough outspit upspit out
Definitions shown for expectorate, the base form of expectorating.
Is EXPECTORATING a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is EXPECTORATING worth?
Scrabble
25 ptsWords With Friends
29 ptsWordfeud
28 ptsNYT Crossplay
27 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in EXPECTORATING
Best shorter words top 30 of 1711
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See all 1711 words made from EXPECTORATING Words that end like EXPECTORATING
Common words that share the ending -ATING, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ATING Expectorating: quick answers
Is EXPECTORATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. EXPECTORATING is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 25 points before board bonuses.
How many points is EXPECTORATING worth?
EXPECTORATING scores 25 points in Scrabble, 29 in Words With Friends, 28 in Wordfeud and 27 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does expectorating mean?
expectorating is the present participle of expectorate, which means “clear out the chest and lungs”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in EXPECTORATING?
You can make 1711 shorter words from EXPECTORATING, such as EXCERPTING, EXPECTATION, EXPECTORANT, EXCEPTING. See the full list.