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Warning

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A statement or event that alerts someone to a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation. An advance notice that gives time to prepare or take precautions.

The weather service issued a severe storm warning.

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈwɔːnɪŋ/

Syllables

warn·ing

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Wordle

Double consonant RN and -ING ending; W at start

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; W provides good value for this common word

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