Approaching has 7 synonyms including approach, forthcoming, moving. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with approaching by meaning or context.
Approaching contains 11 letters: 4 vowels (A, O, I) and 7 consonants (P, R, C, H, N, G). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Approaching scores 21 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: H (4 pts). As a 11-letter word, approaching can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 4 vowels and 7 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| forthcoming | 22 | 25 | 11 |
| approach | 17 | 19 | 8 |
| upcoming | 15 | 21 | 8 |
| oncoming | 13 | 18 | 8 |
| moving | 12 | 16 | 6 |
The most common synonyms for approaching are approach, forthcoming, moving, future, coming. In total, there are 7 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Approaching does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, approaching is a valid Scrabble word worth 21 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 25 points.
Approaching has 11 letters: 4 vowels (A, O, I) and 7 consonants (P, R, C, H, N, G).