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Orphaning
o 1r 1p 3h 4a 1n 1i 1n 1g 2
About 3 syllables
verb · 9 letters · Common · present participle of orphan
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does orphaning mean?
verb
deprive of parents
Definitions shown for orphan, the base form of orphaning.
Is ORPHANING 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 ORPHANING worth?
Scrabble
15 ptsWords With Friends
18 ptsWordfeud
17 ptsNYT Crossplay
16 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in ORPHANING
Best shorter words top 30 of 237
harping 13phoning 13hoping 12aproning 11graph 11harpin 11hoaring 11horning 11nihonga 11orphan 11phang 11haring 10hoaing 10honing 10pignora 10porangi 10rahing 10ahing 9anigh 9hangi 9harp 9hogan 9hoing 9hongi 9naping 9ohing 9opah 9paning 9paring 9phon 9
See all 237 words made from ORPHANING Words that end like ORPHANING
Common words that share the ending -ANING, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ANINGOrphaning: quick answers
Is ORPHANING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. ORPHANING 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 ORPHANING worth?
ORPHANING scores 15 points in Scrabble, 18 in Words With Friends, 17 in Wordfeud and 16 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does orphaning mean?
orphaning is the present participle of orphan, which means “deprive of parents”.
What words can you make with the letters in ORPHANING?
You can make 237 shorter words from ORPHANING, such as HARPING, PHONING, HOPING, APRONING. See the full list.