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Scrutinising
s 1c 3r 1u 1t 1i 1n 1i 1s 1i 1n 1g 2
About 4 syllables
verb · 12 letters · Rare · present participle of scrutinise
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does scrutinising mean?
verb
to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
“he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror”
Synonymssize uptake stockscrutinize
examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
“audit accounts and tax returns”
Synonymsauditscrutinizeinspect
Definitions shown for scrutinise, the base form of scrutinising.
Is SCRUTINISING 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 SCRUTINISING worth?
Scrabble
15 ptsWords With Friends
20 ptsWordfeud
18 ptsNYT Crossplay
18 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in SCRUTINISING
Best shorter words top 30 of 349
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See all 349 words made from SCRUTINISING Words that end like SCRUTINISING
Common words that share the ending -ISING, 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 -ISING Scrutinising: quick answers
Is SCRUTINISING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SCRUTINISING 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 SCRUTINISING worth?
SCRUTINISING scores 15 points in Scrabble, 20 in Words With Friends, 18 in Wordfeud and 18 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does scrutinising mean?
scrutinising is the present participle of scrutinise, which means “to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in SCRUTINISING?
You can make 349 shorter words from SCRUTINISING, such as RUSTICISING, CUTINISING, INCRUSTING, CRUISINGS. See the full list.