Dictionary
Kerning
k 5e 1r 1n 1i 1n 1g 2
About 2 syllables
verb · 7 letters · Uncommon · present participle of kern
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does kerning mean?
verb
furnish with a kern
remove a portion of space between (adjacent letters)
Definitions shown for kern, the base form of kerning.
Is KERNING 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 KERNING worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
15 ptsWordfeud
13 ptsNYT Crossplay
15 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in KERNING
Hooks for KERNING
Add one letter to the front or back of KERNING to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like KERNING
Common words that share the ending -ERNING, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ERNINGKerning: quick answers
Is KERNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. KERNING is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is KERNING worth?
KERNING scores 12 points in Scrabble, 15 in Words With Friends, 13 in Wordfeud and 15 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does kerning mean?
kerning is the present participle of kern, which means “furnish with a kern”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in KERNING?
You can make 67 shorter words from KERNING, such as REKING, EKING, GRIKE, KRENG. See the full list.