What does SHINING mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble score
- 11
- Words With Friends score
- 13
- How common
- Fairly common
Meaning
noun
- the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it“the shining of shoes provided a meager living”
adjective
- marked by exceptional merit“had shining virtues and few faults”
- made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow“bright silver candlesticks”
- reflecting light“glistening bodies of swimmers”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Anagrams of SHINING
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside SHINING
25 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is SHINING a valid word in word games?
SHINING 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 SHINING worth?
SHINING is worth 11 points with Scrabble letter values and 13 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from SHINING?
25 other words, including IN, IS, HIS and SIGN.