Landing
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act of coming down to the ground or another surface, particularly of an aircraft, or a level area at the top of a staircase or between flights of stairs. It can also refer to a place where boats come ashore.
“The pilot executed a smooth landing despite the challenging crosswinds at the airport.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈlændɪŋ/
Syllables
land·ing
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Wordle
Contains L-A-N-D-I-N-G with the -ING ending; double N in the middle is notable
Scrabble
Worth 9 points; common letters but the -ING ending provides versatility
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