Humming
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Making or characterised by a continuous low musical sound produced with the mouth closed.
“She was humming a cheerful tune as she prepared the evening meal in the kitchen.”
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hum·ming
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Double M in the middle and ends in -ING, H starter followed by U
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Double M tiles worth 6 points combined make this common -ING word a solid play
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