Word: DOTING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of DOTING
- (usually with on) To be weakly or foolishly fond of somebody.
"Little Bill's parents just keep doting on him."
- To act in a foolish manner; to be senile.
- Excessive fondness; reverence.
- Characterized by giving love and affection.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "doting" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "doting" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DOTING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DOTING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DOTING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DOTING:
- # the doting effect
- # master of doting
- # playing with doting
- # in terms of doting
Anagrams
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Hook Words
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Sub-words
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