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Smothering

Yes, smothering is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does smothering mean?

adjective

  1. causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat the choking June dust

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for smothering

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants3 / 7
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of smothering

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SMOTHERING.

Words you can make from smothering

Unscramble SMOTHERING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is smothering a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Smothering 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 smothering worth in Scrabble?

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

What does smothering mean?

Smothering means: causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat.