Definition of poising

"poising" in the verb sense

1. poise

be motionless, in suspension

"The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked"

2. brace, poise

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

3. poise

cause to be balanced or suspended

4. poise, balance

hold or carry in equilibrium

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poising in Scrabble®

The word poising is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 10

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters poising:

POISING
(90 = 40 + 50)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

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All Scrabble® Plays For The Word poising

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In poising

POISING
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POISING
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POISING
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poising in Words With Friends™

The word poising is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 13

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

POISING
(104 = 69 + 35)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

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4 letter words in poising (13 words)

5 letter words in poising (4 words)

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7 letter words in poising (1 word)

poising + 1 blank (3 words)

Words containing the sequence poising

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Word Growth involving poising

Shorter words in poising

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