Dictionary
Plaining
p 3l 1a 1i 1n 1i 1n 1g 2
About 2 syllables
verb · 8 letters · Rare · present participle of plain
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does plaining mean?
Is PLAINING 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 PLAINING worth?
Scrabble
11 ptsWords With Friends
16 ptsWordfeud
13 ptsNYT Crossplay
14 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in PLAINING
Hooks for PLAINING
Add one letter to the front or back of PLAINING to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like PLAINING
Common words that share the ending -AINING, 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 -AINING Plaining: quick answers
Is PLAINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PLAINING is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 11 points before board bonuses.
How many points is PLAINING worth?
PLAINING scores 11 points in Scrabble, 16 in Words With Friends, 13 in Wordfeud and 14 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does plaining mean?
plaining is the present participle of plain, which means “express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness”.
What words can you make with the letters in PLAINING?
You can make 95 shorter words from PLAINING, such as PAINING, PLANING, NAPING, PALING. See the full list.