Kissing
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The present participle of 'kiss', meaning to touch with the lips as a sign of love, affection, greeting, or reverence. It can also mean to touch gently or lightly.
“The couple were kissing under the mistletoe at the Christmas party.”
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Wordle
Contains double S and the -ING ending; K-I-S pattern with repeated S is distinctive
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; the K (5 points) adds value to the double S and -ING combination
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