Leaning has 13 synonyms including inclination, proclivity, propensity. 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 leaning by meaning or context.
Leaning contains 7 letters: 3 vowels (E, A, I) and 4 consonants (L, N, G). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Leaning scores 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. As a 7-letter word, leaning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| proclivity | 20 | 23 | 10 |
| propensity | 17 | 19 | 10 |
| tendency | 14 | 16 | 8 |
| inclination | 13 | 18 | 11 |
| inclined | 11 | 15 | 8 |
The most common synonyms for leaning are inclination, proclivity, propensity, lean, tilt. In total, there are 13 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Leaning does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, leaning is a valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 12 points.
Leaning has 7 letters: 3 vowels (E, A, I) and 4 consonants (L, N, G).