What does LINING mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
Letters
6
Scrabble score
7
Words With Friends score
11
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

noun

  1. a protective covering that protects an inside surface
  2. a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment
  3. providing something with a surface of a different material
  4. the act of attaching an inside lining (to a garment or curtain etc.)

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

linings8

Anagrams of LINING

lignin7

Words inside LINING

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

linin5ling5linn4gin4 inn3 lin3nil3in2 li2

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Word lists

Questions

Is LINING a valid word in word games?

LINING 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 LINING worth?

LINING is worth 7 points with Scrabble letter values and 11 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from LINING?

9 other words, including IN, LI, INN and LIN.