Encompassing
Scrabble:19 ptsWWF:25 pts12 letters
Definition of Encompassing
verb
- To form a circle around; to encircle.
- To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
- To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.
"This book on English grammar encompasses all irregular verbs."
- To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.
"Drake encompassed the globe."
Anagrams of Encompassing
No exact anagrams found for "encompassing". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
e1
n1
c3
o1
m3
p3
a1
s1
s1
i1
n1
g2
Total: 19 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Encompassing
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 "Encompassing"
Encompassing is a 12-letter word that scores 19 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Encompassing" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "encompassing" is a high-scoring word.