What does FOLDING mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
Letters
7
Scrabble score
12
Words With Friends score
15
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

noun

  1. the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape“understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code”
  2. a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
  3. the act of folding“he gave the napkins a double fold”

adjective

  1. capable of being folded up and stored“a foldaway bed”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Anagrams of FOLDING

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside FOLDING

68 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

doing7find8 fold8 fond8 gold6 golf8 idol5 info7 lion4 long5 dig5 dog5 don4 fig7 fog7 god5 ion3 log4 oil3 old4 do3 go3 id3 if5in2 li2 lo2no2 of5on2

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Questions

Is FOLDING a valid word in word games?

FOLDING is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is FOLDING worth?

FOLDING is worth 12 points with Scrabble letter values and 15 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from FOLDING?

68 other words, including OF, IN, ON and IF.