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Updated June 2026
The action of consuming liquids, particularly beverages. Often specifically refers to the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
“Excessive drinking can lead to serious health problems over time.”
/ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
drink·ing
Eight letters with -ING ending; DR- start and K in the middle are key patterns
Worth 13 points; the K adds 5 points and combines well with the -ING suffix
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