Clinging

/ˈklɪŋɪŋ/

Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:18 pts8 letters

Definition of Clinging

verb

To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
"Seaweed clung to the anchor."
To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films.
To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.
To cause to dry up or wither.
To dry up or wither.
"Wood clings."

verb

To produce a high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.

noun

The act of one who clings.

Anagrams of Clinging

No exact anagrams found for "clinging". This word has a unique letter combination.

Related Word Patterns

CL...Words starting with "cl"...NGWords ending with "ng"All 8-letter words Unscramble "clinging"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

cleave stick clinch grip

Letter Values

c3

l1

i1

n1

g2

i1

n1

g2

Total: 12 Scrabble points

Word Tools

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Rhymes With Clinging

aahing abandoning abashing abasing abating abbreviating abdicating abducing abducting abegging abetting abhorring

Related 8-Letter Words

cabalism cabalist caballed cabarets cabbaged cabbages cabbagey cabbalah cabbalas cabernet cabestro cabezone cabezons cabildos cabinets

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 "Clinging"

Clinging is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Clinging" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "clinging" is a medium-scoring word.