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Updated June 2026
Permanent structures with walls and roofs, such as houses, schools, or offices, constructed for various purposes. The plural form of building.
“The city skyline featured modern glass buildings alongside historic stone structures.”
/ˈbɪldɪŋz/
build·ings
Contains 'ing' suffix and double 'i'; the 'build' root is recognisable
Worth 13 points; common word with useful letter combinations for extensions
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