Kicking
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A repeated rhythmic thrusting motion of the legs, as used in swimming, dancing, or physical exercise.
“The instructor emphasised the importance of strong kicking technique to build speed in the water.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈkɪkɪŋ/
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Starts with KICK, double C in the middle, ends in -ING which is very common in Wordle answers
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K (5 pts) and double C (6 pts combined), KICKING is a 7-letter bingo with strong point value
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