SHIELDING — 9 letter word
shielding
The word shielding has 9 letters: S, H, I, E, L, D, I, N, G. It contains 3 vowels and 6 consonants. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. As a noun, it means "the act of shielding from harm".
9 letter word "shielding": S H I E L D I N G — noun
Scrabble score: 14 Words With Friends: 16
Letter Analysis of shielding
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| H | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
| I | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| E | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| L | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| D | 1 | Consonant | 2 |
| N | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| G | 1 | Consonant | 2 |
3 vowels, 6 consonants, 8 unique letters
Definition of shielding
noun
- the act of shielding from harm
- a shield of lead or concrete intended as a barrier to radiation emitted in nuclear decay
- shield consisting of an arrangement of metal mesh or plates designed to protect electronic equipment from ambient electromagnetic interference