SINKING
12
Definition
noun
- a descent as through liquid (especially through water)"they still talk about the sinking of the Titanic"
- a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength)"after several hours of sinking an unexpected rally rescued the market"
- a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension"with a sinking heart"
verb
- fall or descend to a lower place or level"He sank to his knees"
- cause to sink"The Japanese sank American ships in Pearl Harbor"
- pass into a specified state or condition"He sank into nirvana"
- go under,"The raft sank and its occupants drowned"
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 15 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 'SINKING'?
The word SINKING is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
S1
I1
N1
K5
I1
N1
G2
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SINKING'?
The word SINKING is worth 15 points in Words With Friends.
S1
I1
N2
K5
I1
N2
G3
Total: 15 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.