Draining
/ˈdɹeɪnɪŋ/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:13 pts8 letters
Definition of Draining
verb
- To lose liquid.
"The clogged sink drained slowly."
- To flow gradually.
"The water of low ground drains off."
- To cause liquid to flow out of.
"Please drain the sink. It's full of dirty water."
- To convert a perennially wet place into a dry one.
"They had to drain the swampy land before the parking lot could be built."
- To deplete of energy or resources.
"The stress of this job is really draining me."
noun
Anagrams of Draining
Letter Values
d2
r1
a1
i1
n1
i1
n1
g2
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Draining
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Draining"
Draining is a 8-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Draining" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "draining" is a medium-scoring word.