Word: SINKING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of SINKING
- (heading, physical) To move or be moved into something.
- (heading, social) To diminish or be diminished.
- To conceal and appropriate.
- The process by which something sinks.
"I witnessed the sinking of my ship from the shore."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "sinking" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "sinking" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SINKING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SINKING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SINKING? โผ
Popular Related Searches
๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SINKING:
- # the sinking effect
- # master of sinking
- # playing with sinking
- # in terms of sinking
Anagrams
Words that contain the exact same letters as SINKING:
No anagrams found.
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of SINKING:
No hook words found.
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of SINKING:
Word Family
Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of SINKING:
Similar Spelled Words
Words with matching prefixes or suffixes:
Same Length Words (7 Letters)
Other valid 7-letter Scrabble words:
Words Starting with S
Other words starting with the letter S: