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Gainsaying
g 2a 1i 1n 1s 1a 1y 4i 1n 1g 2
About 3 syllables
verb · 10 letters · Less common · present participle of gainsay
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does gainsaying mean?
Is GAINSAYING 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 GAINSAYING worth?
Scrabble
15 ptsWords With Friends
18 ptsWordfeud
17 ptsNYT Crossplay
19 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in GAINSAYING
Best shorter words top 30 of 144
synangia 12gainsay 11snaggy 11agnising 10gainings 10naggy 10saggy 10saying 10syning 10gaining 9ginny 9nying 9signing 9singing 9yagis 9yangs 9agings 8anginas 8ayins 8gays 8inangas 8sagy 8saining 8yagi 8yags 8yang 8aging 7aingas 7angina 7ayin 7
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Words that end like GAINSAYING
Common words that share the ending -AYING, 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 -AYING Gainsaying: quick answers
Is GAINSAYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. GAINSAYING is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 15 points before board bonuses.
How many points is GAINSAYING worth?
GAINSAYING scores 15 points in Scrabble, 18 in Words With Friends, 17 in Wordfeud and 19 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does gainsaying mean?
gainsaying is the present participle of gainsay, which means “take exception to”.
What words can you make with the letters in GAINSAYING?
You can make 144 shorter words from GAINSAYING, such as SYNANGIA, GAINSAY, SNAGGY, AGNISING. See the full list.