Bolting
7 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Present participle of bolt: moving or running away suddenly and rapidly, or fastening something securely with a bolt.
“The startled deer were seen bolting across the field as the car headlights swept over them.”
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Wordle
Ends in ING, contains the OLT consonant cluster which is fairly uncommon
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The OLT cluster is moderately placed, ING suffix extends well on the board
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