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Updated June 2026
Present participle of 'have'; possessing or experiencing something.
“Having completed her work, she went home early.”
/ˈhæviŋ/
hav·ing
Ends in -ING; contains common letters H, A, V.
Worth 13 points; V adds significant value.
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