Clearing

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

An open space in a forest. The action of making or becoming clear. The process of passing cheques through a central clearing house.

“We set up camp in a small clearing surrounded by tall pine trees.”

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Contains 'clear' with '-ing' ending; watch vowel placement

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Worth 12 points; good word with common letter combinations

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