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Penetrating

Yes, penetrating is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does penetrating mean?

adjective

  1. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions an acute observer of politics and politicians
  2. tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for penetrating

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants4 / 7
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of penetrating

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PENETRATING.

Words you can make from penetrating

Unscramble PENETRATING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is penetrating a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Penetrating 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 penetrating worth in Scrabble?

Penetrating is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does penetrating mean?

Penetrating means: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions.