Fighting
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The action of engaging in a physical combat or violent struggle. Conflict or contention for a particular end.
“Fighting broke out between rival groups at the demonstration.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
Syllables
fight·ing
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Wordle
Eight letters with -ING ending; contains three vowels I, I
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Scrabble
Worth 16 points; the F and H provide strong scoring potential
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