Posing

/ˈpəʊzɪŋ/

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:12 pts6 letters
Definition of Posing

verb

  1. To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.

    "To pose a model for a picture."

  2. To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).
  3. To constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.).
  4. (in the phrase "to pose as") To falsely impersonate (another person or occupation) primarily for the purpose of accomplishing something or reaching a goal.
  5. To assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude.

noun

  1. The act by which something is posed.

    "different posings of what was essentially the same question"

  2. The act of one who poses or postures.
Anagrams of Posing

2 words can be made by rearranging all the letters of "posing":

+1 Letter Anagrams

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

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 "Posing"

Posing is a 6-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "posing" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.

Using "Posing" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "posing" is a low-scoring word.