Updated June 2026
Money obtained in return for labour or services, or from investments. Refers to income generated through work or business activities.
“The company reported strong quarterly earnings that exceeded analyst expectations.”
earn·ings
Eight letters with -INGS ending; double vowel EA at the start is distinctive
Worth 9 points; the -INGS suffix is excellent for extending verbs
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Shorter words formed from the letters in “earnings”.
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