Definition of likening

"likening" in the noun sense

1. likening

the act of comparing similarities

"likening" in the verb sense

1. compare, liken, equate

consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

"We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans"

"You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed"

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likening in Scrabble®

The word likening is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 13

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays In The Letters likening:

LIKENING
(126)
LIKENING
(126)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (3 words)

inkling, kilning, linking

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word likening

LIKENING
(126)
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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In likening

LIKENING
(126)
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INKLING
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LIKENING
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likening in Words With Friends™

The word likening is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 17

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters likening:

LIKENING
(126)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (3 words)

inkling, kilning, linking

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word likening

LIKENING
(126)
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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In likening

LIKENING
(126)
KILNING
(125 = 90 + 35)
LINKING
(125 = 90 + 35)
LINKING
(119 = 84 + 35)
INKLING
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LIKENING
(114)
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LIKENING
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LIKENING
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EKING
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LIGNIN
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LINK
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LIGNIN
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Words within the letters of likening

2 letter words in likening (3 words)

3 letter words in likening (12 words)

4 letter words in likening (9 words)

5 letter words in likening (3 words)

6 letter words in likening (5 words)

7 letter words in likening (3 words)

8 letter words in likening (1 word)

likening + 1 blank (3 words)

likening + 2 blanks (4 words)

Words containing the sequence likening

Words that start with likening (1 word)

Words with likening in them (1 word)

Words that end with likening (1 word)

Word Growth involving likening

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