Dictionary
Winnowing
w 4i 1n 1n 1o 1w 4i 1n 1g 2
About 3 syllables
noun · 9 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does winnowing mean?
Is WINNOWING 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 WINNOWING worth?
Scrabble
16 ptsWords With Friends
20 ptsWordfeud
17 ptsNYT Crossplay
20 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in WINNOWING
Hooks for WINNOWING
Add one letter to the front or back of WINNOWING to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like WINNOWING
Common words that share the ending -OWING, 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 -OWING Winnowing: quick answers
Is WINNOWING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. WINNOWING is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 16 points before board bonuses.
How many points is WINNOWING worth?
WINNOWING scores 16 points in Scrabble, 20 in Words With Friends, 17 in Wordfeud and 20 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does winnowing mean?
As a noun, winnowing means “the act of separating grain from chaff”.
What words can you make with the letters in WINNOWING?
You can make 47 shorter words from WINNOWING, such as WOWING, WINNOW, WINNING, WONNING. See the full list.