Waning
/ˈweɪ.nɪŋ/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:13 pts6 letters
Definition of Waning
verb
- To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.
- Said of light that dims or diminishes in strength.
- Said of the Moon as it passes through the phases of its monthly cycle where its surface is less and less visible.
- Said of a time period that comes to an end.
- To decrease physically in size, amount, numbers or surface.
Anagrams of Waning
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Letter Values
w4
a1
n1
i1
n1
g2
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Waning
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 "Waning"
Waning is a 6-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "waning" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Waning" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "waning" is a medium-scoring word.