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Varnishing
v 4a 1r 1n 1i 1s 1h 4i 1n 1g 2
About 3 syllables
verb · 10 letters · Common · present participle of varnish
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does varnishing mean?
Is VARNISHING 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 VARNISHING worth?
Scrabble
17 ptsWords With Friends
20 ptsWordfeud
18 ptsNYT Crossplay
20 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in VARNISHING
Best shorter words top 30 of 274
ravishing 16vanishing 16shriving 15havings 14shaving 14having 13hiving 13varnish 13hainings 12ravining 12ravish 12shrining 12vanish 12avising 11garnish 11haining 11hairing 11hirings 11rashing 11ravings 11sharing 11shining 11shiring 11shiva 11virgins 11visaing 11ashing 10garish 10gravis 10hangis 10
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Words that end like VARNISHING
Common words that share the ending -ISHING, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
publishingfinishingpolishingpunishingvanishingblemishingburnishingcherishingfurnishinggarnishingnourishingrubbishingtarnishingbanishingbrandishingflourishinglavishingperishingravishingrelishingskirmishingestablishingwishingabolishing
All words ending in -ISHING Varnishing: quick answers
Is VARNISHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. VARNISHING is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 17 points before board bonuses.
How many points is VARNISHING worth?
VARNISHING scores 17 points in Scrabble, 20 in Words With Friends, 18 in Wordfeud and 20 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does varnishing mean?
varnishing is the present participle of varnish, which means “cover with varnish”.
What words can you make with the letters in VARNISHING?
You can make 274 shorter words from VARNISHING, such as RAVISHING, VANISHING, SHRIVING, HAVINGS. See the full list.