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shrinking

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Is shrinking a Scrabble word?

Yes, shrinking is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 17 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of shrinking?

Definition

noun (English)

1. process or result of becoming less or smallerExamples: "the material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage"Synonyms: shrinkage, shrinking

2. the act of becoming lessSynonyms: shrinking

verb (English)

1. wither, as with a loss of moistureExamples: "The fruit dried and shriveled"Synonyms: shrink, shrivel, shrivel up, wither

2. draw back, as with fear or painExamples: "she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"Synonyms: cringe, flinch, funk, quail, recoil, shrink, squinch, wince

3. reduce in size; reduce physicallyExamples: "Hot water will shrink the sweater"; "Can you shrink this image?"Synonyms: reduce, shrink

4. become smaller or draw togetherExamples: "The fabric shrank"; "The balloon shrank"Synonyms: contract, shrinkAntonyms: expand, stretch

5. decrease in size, range, or extentExamples: "His earnings shrank"; "My courage shrivelled when I saw the task before me"Synonyms: shrink, shrivel

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "shrinking"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "shrinking"?

Scrabble
17 points
S1
H4
R1
I1
N1
K5
I1
N1
G2
Words With Friends
19 points
S1
H3
R1
I1
N2
K5
I1
N2
G3

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