Explaining
10 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Making something clear or easy to understand by describing it in detail or revealing relevant facts. The present participle of explain, indicating ongoing clarification.
“The teacher spent extra time explaining the complex mathematical concept to confused students.”
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Contains three I's and common -ING ending; features the XPL cluster
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Worth 20 points; the X (8 pts) makes this valuable despite common letter patterns
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