Dictionary
Waxing
w 4a 1x 8i 1n 1g 2
About 2 syllables
noun · adjective · 6 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does waxing mean?
noun
the application of wax to a surface
a gradual increase in magnitude or extent
“the waxing of the moon”
adjective
(of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases
“the waxing moon passes from new to full”
Is WAXING 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 WAXING worth?
Scrabble
17 ptsWords With Friends
19 ptsWordfeud
18 ptsNYT Crossplay
20 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in WAXING
Hooks for WAXING
Add one letter to the front or back of WAXING to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like WAXING
Common words that share the ending -AXING, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -AXINGWaxing: quick answers
Is WAXING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. WAXING 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 WAXING worth?
WAXING scores 17 points in Scrabble, 19 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 waxing mean?
As a noun, waxing means “the application of wax to a surface”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in WAXING?
You can make 32 shorter words from WAXING, such as AXING, WAX, NIX, AWING. See the full list.