Returning

/ɹɪˈtɜːnɪŋ/

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:14 pts9 letters
Definition of Returning

verb

  1. To come or go back (to a place or person).

    "Although the birds fly north for the summer, they return here in winter."

  2. To go back in thought, narration, or argument.

    "To return to my story [...]"

  3. To turn back, retreat.
  4. To turn (something) round.
  5. To place or put back something where it had been.

    "Please return your hands to your lap."

Anagrams of Returning

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

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "returning" 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 "Returning"

Returning is a 9-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Returning" in Word Games

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