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Updated June 2026
Present participle of hunt; the pursuit and killing of wild animals for food or sport. It can also mean searching determinedly for something or someone.
“The tribe relied on hunting and gathering for their survival.”
/ˈhʌntɪŋ/
hunt·ing
Contains -ING ending; H in first position with U as second vowel
Worth 11 points; the H provides moderate scoring potential
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