Word: NESTING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of NESTING
- (of animals) To build or settle into a nest.
- To settle into a home.
"We loved the new house and were nesting there in two days!"
- To successively neatly fit inside another.
"I bought a set of nesting mixing bowls for my mother."
- The process by which a bird nests.
- The enclosure of one loop, block, etc. of code inside another.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "nesting" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "nesting" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
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 | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NESTING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is NESTING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in NESTING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing NESTING:
- # the nesting effect
- # master of nesting
- # playing with nesting
- # in terms of nesting
Hook Words
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Sub-words
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Word Family
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