Washing
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Present participle of wash; cleaning with water and typically soap or detergent. Also refers to clothes or linens that need to be or have been washed.
“She was washing the dishes after dinner.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈwɒʃɪŋ/
Syllables
wash·ing
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Synonyms
cleaninglaundering
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Wordle
Contains -ING ending and SH consonant cluster; W at start
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; W and H provide decent value
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