Descending

10 lettersverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Moving or falling downwards; going from a higher to a lower position or level. Arranged in order from highest to lowest or most to least.

“The hikers began descending the mountain as darkness approached.”

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Triple-D and double-E pattern; -ING ending is common

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Worth 14 points; useful for using multiple common letters

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