Extending

/ɛkˈstɛndɪŋ/

Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:21 pts9 letters

Definition of Extending

verb

To increase in extent.
To possess a certain extent; to cover an amount of space.
"The desert extended for miles in all directions."
To cause to increase in extent.
To cause to last for a longer period of time.
To straighten (a limb).

Anagrams of Extending

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

Related Word Patterns

EX...Words starting with "ex"...NGWords ending with "ng"All 9-letter words Unscramble "extending"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

enlarge expand increase inherit lengthen stretch widen

Letter Values

e1

x8

t1

e1

n1

d2

i1

n1

g2

Total: 18 Scrabble points

Word Tools

Find Anagrams of "extending"All 9-Letter Words Words Starting With "E"

Rhymes With Extending

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

Related 9-Letter Words

eagerness eaglewood ealdorman ealdormen earliness earlships earlywood earmarked earnestly earphones earpieces earringed earstones earthborn earthiest

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 "Extending"

Extending is a 9-letter word that scores 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Extending" in Word Games

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