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OPINING

7-letter verb (present participle) • 10 Scrabble points • 14 WWF points

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p3
i1
n1
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n1
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7
Letters
3
Vowels
4
Consonants
10
Scrabble
14
WWF
0
Anagrams

Definition of OPINING

OPINING is a valid 7-letter English verb (present participle) recognized in major word game dictionaries including the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and the Tournament Word List (TWL). This word scores 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 3 vowels and 4 consonants, with repeated letters: I (appearing 2 times), N (appearing 2 times).

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Verb (present participle)
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Syllables
3 syllables
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Difficulty
Easy (3/10)
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Unique Letters
5 of 7 letters

OPINING has a word difficulty rating of 3 out of 10, categorized as "Easy." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. The word consists primarily of common, frequently-used letters, making it one that most players would be familiar with.

Letter Analysis

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The 7 letters in OPINING break down into 3 vowels and 4 consonants. Repeated letters: I (×2), N (×2). Having duplicate letters can be both an advantage and a challenge in word games — it limits the variety of letters on your rack but also means fewer unique tiles needed to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in OPINING is P, worth 3 points. Approximately 71% of the letters in OPINING are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Words That Rhyme With OPINING

These words share a similar ending pattern with OPINING, ending in -ING. Rhyming words are useful for poetry, song lyrics, word games, and creative writing. They can also help you discover words with similar letter patterns.

Using OPINING in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

OPINING is worth 10 base points in Scrabble. This is a solid mid-range word. Try to place the highest-value letter (P = 3 points) on a bonus square to boost your score. On a Double Word Score, OPINING earns 20 points.

Consider playing OPINING as a parallel play alongside existing words to score points from multiple new words created simultaneously.

Note: Since OPINING contains repeated letters, you'll need multiple copies of certain tiles. Standard Scrabble sets include varying quantities of each letter, so check tile distribution before planning this play.

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, OPINING scores 14 points. Interestingly, this word scores 4 points more in WWF than in Scrabble due to different tile point values. Take advantage of this difference when playing Words With Friends. The Words With Friends board has a different layout of premium squares compared to Scrabble, so look for TW (Triple Word) and TL (Triple Letter) squares specific to the WWF board.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OPINING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, OPINING is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, OPINING is worth 10 points, making it a solid mid-range word. In Words With Friends, it earns 14 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in OPINING?

OPINING contains 7 letters total: 3 vowels and 4 consonants. It uses 5 unique letters with some letters repeated.

How many syllables does OPINING have?

OPINING has approximately 3 syllables. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What words rhyme with OPINING?

Words that share a similar ending sound with OPINING include: VYING, EKING, DYING, FLING, WRING. These words end with the same letter pattern, making them useful for word games, poetry, and creative writing.

What words can you make from the letters in OPINING?

You can unscramble the letters in OPINING to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for OPINING to see every possible word you can create from these 7 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.

Related 7-Letter Words

These 7-letter words share a similar beginning with OPINING, starting with OP. Exploring related words can expand your vocabulary and give you more options during word games.

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