folding
Folding can refer to the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape, a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock, or the act of folding. Folding is also used as adjective, with meanings including capable of being folded up and stored.
Length
7
Scrabble
12
WWF
15
Starts
FO
Ends
ING
Difficulty
Medium
Dictionary
What Does “FOLDING” Mean?
/ˈfəʊldɪŋ/
folding has 4 documented senses across adjective, noun.
Adjective
1 senseNoun
3 sensesthe process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
“understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code”
a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
Synonyms
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
7
Vowels
2
Consonants
5
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Definition
capable of being folded up and stored
Length
7 letters
Starts With
F
Ends With
G
Vowels
2
Consonants
5
Letters
F, O, L, D, I, N, G
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Scrabble Strategy
★★★★☆FOLDING has a Scrabble score of 12. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.
Wordle Strategy
★★☆☆☆FOLDING is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.
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★★★☆☆FOLDING can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 7-letter structure.
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Unique Letters
7
Repeated Letters
0
Highest Value Letter
F
Letter Pattern
ABCDEFG
CV Pattern
CVCCVCC
Vowel Share
29%
Consonant Share
71%
Bigrams
FO, OL, LD, DI, IN, NG
Trigrams
FOL, OLD, LDI, DIN, ING
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