Kindling

/ˈkɪndlɪŋ/

Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:18 pts8 letters
Definition of Kindling

verb

  1. To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
  2. To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).

    "He kindled an enthusiasm for the project in his fellow workers."

  3. To begin to grow or take hold.

verb

  1. (of a rabbit or hare) To bring forth young; to give birth.

noun

  1. Small pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire.

    "Go and collect some kindling."

  2. The act by which something is kindled.
Anagrams of Kindling

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

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "kindling" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

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 "Kindling"

Kindling is a 8-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Kindling" in Word Games

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