Explaining

Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:25 pts10 letters

Definition of Explaining

verb

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
"To explain a chapter of the Bible."
To give a valid excuse for past behavior.
To make flat, smooth out.
To unfold or make visible.
To make something plain or intelligible.

noun

Explanation
"You've got some explaining to do!"

Anagrams of Explaining

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

Related Word Patterns

EX...Words starting with "ex"...NGWords ending with "ng"All 10-letter words Unscramble "explaining"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

elaborate expound recce

Letter Values

e1

x8

p3

l1

a1

i1

n1

i1

n1

g2

Total: 20 Scrabble points

Word Tools

Find Anagrams of "explaining"All 10-Letter Words Words Starting With "E"

Rhymes With Explaining

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

Related 10-Letter Words

eaglewoods earlywoods earmarking earthbound earthiness earthliest earthlight earthlings earthmover earthquake earthrises earthshine earthstars earthwards earthworks

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 "Explaining"

Explaining is a 10-letter word that scores 20 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Explaining" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "explaining" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.