Winning
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Present participle of win; gaining victory in a contest or competition. Can also be an adjective meaning attractive or endearing.
“The team was winning by a large margin at half-time.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈwɪnɪŋ/
Syllables
win·ning
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Synonyms
victorioustriumphant
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Wordle
Contains double N 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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