Word: DUSTING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of DUSTING
- To remove dust from.
"The cleaning lady needs a stool to dust the cupboard."
- To remove dust; to clean by removing dust.
"Dusting always makes me cough."
- Of a bird, to cover itself in sand or dry, dusty earth.
- A light snowfall.
- A light covering of something.
"Cover the cake with a dusting of confectioner's sugar."
- The act of removing dust, as a household chore.
"Tuesday is the day when I do the dusting."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "dusting", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "dusting" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DUSTING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DUSTING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DUSTING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DUSTING:
- # the dusting effect
- # master of dusting
- # playing with dusting
- # in terms of dusting
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