SHINING
11
Definition
noun
- the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it"the shining of shoes provided a meager living"
verb
- be bright by reflecting or casting light"Drive carefully--the wet road reflects"
- emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light"The sun shone bright that day"
- be shiny, as if wet"His eyes were glistening"
- be distinguished or eminent"His talent shines"
adjective satellite
- 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"
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 11 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 13 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'SHINING'?
The word SHINING is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
S1
H4
I1
N1
I1
N1
G2
Total: 11 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SHINING'?
The word SHINING is worth 13 points in Words With Friends.
S1
H3
I1
N2
I1
N2
G3
Total: 13 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.