Establishing
12 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The act of setting up, founding, or creating something on a firm or permanent basis. It involves initiating and securing the existence of an institution, relationship, or fact.
“The university is establishing new partnerships with international research institutions.”
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Contains the 'ING' suffix and multiple 'I' vowels; features the 'ESTAB' opening pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 16 points; strategic for parallel plays and utilising the 'H' on premium squares
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