Competing
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The present participle of compete; striving against others to achieve superiority or win something. Engaging in rivalry or contest.
“Several athletes were competing for the gold medal in the final race.”
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Contains 'ing' suffix and three 'e' vowels; watch for the repeated vowel
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Worth 15 points; the 'mp' and 'g' combinations provide good scoring opportunities
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