Answering
/ˈɑːn.sə.ɹɪŋ/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:16 pts9 letters
Definition of Answering
verb
- To make a reply or response to.
"He answered the question."
- To speak in defence against; to reply to in defence.
"to answer a charge or accusation"
- To respond to a call by someone at a door or telephone, or other similar piece of equipment.
"Nobody answered when I knocked on the door."
- To suit a need or purpose satisfactorily.
"It answers the need."
- To be accountable or responsible; to make amends.
"He has a lot to answer for."
Anagrams of Answering
No exact anagrams found for "answering". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "answering" and rearranging:
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
a1
n1
s1
w4
e1
r1
i1
n1
g2
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Answering
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Answering"
Answering is a 9-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Answering" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "answering" is a medium-scoring word.