Starring

8 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The present participle of star; featuring or performing as a principal actor in a film, play, or show. Indicates a leading role or prominent position.

“The new thriller starring Emma Thompson opens in cinemas nationwide next Friday.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

star·ring

Related Words

Synonyms

featuringheadliningleading

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Not typically used in Wordle due to 8-letter length; contains double-R and -ING ending

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points; the double-R provides opportunities for building parallel words

Words Related to Starring

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “starring” to make these 8-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

starting

Words you can make from Starring

Shorter words formed from the letters in “starring”.

ratings giants grants gratis rating strain string trains agist agrin airns airts angst antis argin arist arrgt arris astir ating gains gaist gaits garni

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