Failing has 10 synonyms including retrograde, regressive, retrogressive. Opposite words include pass and passing. 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 failing by meaning or context.
Failing contains 7 letters: 3 vowels (A, I) and 4 consonants (F, L, N, G). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Failing scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: F (4 pts). As a 7-letter word, failing can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 4 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| unsatisfactory | 22 | 24 | 14 |
| unsuccessful | 19 | 26 | 12 |
| retrogressive | 17 | 19 | 13 |
| weakness | 15 | 16 | 8 |
| deteriorating | 15 | 17 | 13 |
The most common synonyms for failing are retrograde, regressive, retrogressive, unsatisfactory, unsuccessful. In total, there are 10 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of failing include pass, passing, qualifying.
Yes, failing is a valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 14 points.
Failing has 7 letters: 3 vowels (A, I) and 4 consonants (F, L, N, G).