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Sheathing

Yes, sheathing is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does sheathing mean?

noun

  1. protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for sheathing

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of sheathing

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SHEATHING.

Words you can make from sheathing

Unscramble SHEATHING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is sheathing a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Sheathing 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 sheathing worth in Scrabble?

Sheathing is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does sheathing mean?

Sheathing means: protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior.