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MAKINGS

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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Makings.

Makings - as a noun

The act that results in something coming to be

Example: "The devising of plans"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
devisingfashioning
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
production
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something

Example: "Her qualifications for the job are excellent"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
qualification
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fitnessfittingness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something

Example: "The recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake"

Example Sentences

"He has all the makings of a great leader."
"The dish had all the makings of a gourmet meal."
"She possesses the makings of a successful entrepreneur."
"The movie lacked the makings of a hit."
"He ruined the cake by not following the recipe's makings."
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Word Game Points

Is MAKINGS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, makings is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MAKINGS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is MAKINGS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, makings is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MAKINGS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is MAKINGS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, makings is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MAKINGS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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