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Updated June 2026
Present participle of climb, meaning going up or ascending, especially by using hands and feet. Increasing in value or amount.
“They spent the weekend climbing in the Lake District.”
Contains 'climb' with '-ing' ending; silent 'b'
Worth 14 points; good word with 'mb' combination
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