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Breeding

Yes, breeding is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does breeding mean?

noun

  1. elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
  2. the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) a woman of breeding and refinement
  3. helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community they debated whether nature or nurture was more important

adjective

  1. producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring the breeding population

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for breeding

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of breeding

  • beringed

Words you can make from breeding

Unscramble BREEDING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is breeding a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Breeding is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is breeding worth in Scrabble?

Breeding is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does breeding mean?

Breeding means: elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression.