Standing
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The position, status, or reputation of someone or something within a group or society. Can also refer to the physical act of being upright on one's feet.
“The university has an excellent standing in international academic rankings.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈstændɪŋ/
Syllables
stand·ing
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Wordle
Not typically used in Wordle due to 8-letter length; contains -ING ending pattern
Scrabble
Worth 10 points; the combination of common letters provides building flexibility
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