What does SMILING mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
Letters
7
Scrabble score
10
Words With Friends score
14
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

adjective

  1. smiling with happiness or optimism“Come to my arms, my beamish boy!”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Anagrams of SMILING

sliming10

Words inside SMILING

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

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Questions

Is SMILING a valid word in word games?

SMILING 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 SMILING worth?

SMILING is worth 10 points with Scrabble letter values and 14 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from SMILING?

40 other words, including IN, IS, SIGN and SING.