What does SHAPING mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/
Letters
7
Scrabble score
13
Words With Friends score
15
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

noun

  1. any process serving to define the shape of something
  2. the act of fabricating something in a particular shape

adjective

  1. forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning“a formative influence”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Anagrams of SHAPING

phasing13hasping13pashing13

Words inside SHAPING

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

gains6gain5 hang8 pain6 ship9 sign5 sing5 snap6 spin6 ash6 gap6 gas4 has6hip8 his6nah6pan5 pin5 sin3 ah5ai2 an2as2 ha5hi5 in2 is2na2pa4 si2

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Questions

Is SHAPING a valid word in word games?

SHAPING 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 SHAPING worth?

SHAPING is worth 13 points with Scrabble letter values and 15 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from SHAPING?

116 other words, including IN, IS, AS and AN.