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Toughening
t 1o 1u 1g 2h 4e 1n 1i 1n 1g 2
About 3 syllables
verb · 10 letters · Common · present participle of toughen
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does toughening mean?
verb
make tough or tougher
“This experience will toughen her”
Definitions shown for toughen, the base form of toughening.
Is TOUGHENING 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 TOUGHENING worth?
Scrabble
15 ptsWords With Friends
19 ptsWordfeud
18 ptsNYT Crossplay
19 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in TOUGHENING
Best shorter words top 30 of 239
oughting 13toughing 13honging 12henting 11hogget 11hoggin 11houting 11hunting 11nothing 11thouing 11thuggo 11toughen 11toughie 11unhinge 11enough 10gighe 10heting 10hoeing 10hognut 10hogtie 10honing 10nought 10tonguing 10ehing 9eight 9ethion 9hinge 9hogen 9hogg 9hoing 9
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Words that end like TOUGHENING
Common words that share the ending -ENING, 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 -ENING Toughening: quick answers
Is TOUGHENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. TOUGHENING 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 TOUGHENING worth?
TOUGHENING scores 15 points in Scrabble, 19 in Words With Friends, 18 in Wordfeud and 19 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does toughening mean?
toughening is the present participle of toughen, which means “make tough or tougher”.
What words can you make with the letters in TOUGHENING?
You can make 239 shorter words from TOUGHENING, such as OUGHTING, TOUGHING, HONGING, HENTING. See the full list.