Blocking
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The present participle of block, meaning the act of obstructing movement, preventing access, or hindering progress. The process of making something difficult or impossible to achieve or use.
“A fallen tree was blocking the main road into the village.”
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block·ing
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Contains three vowels (O, I) and the high-value letters B, C, K, and G; watch for -ING ending
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Scrabble
Worth 17 points; excellent with B (3 points), C (3 points), K (5 points), and G (2 points)
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