Leading
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The present participle of 'lead', meaning to guide, direct, or show the way, or to be in charge of a group or organisation. As an adjective, it means most important or foremost.
“She is leading the research team developing new treatments for rare diseases.”
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Wordle
Contains L-E-A-D-I-N-G with the -ING ending; the EA vowel combination is notable
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points; the -ING ending provides flexibility for board positioning
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