Leaving
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The present participle of 'leave', meaning to go away from a place, person, or situation, or to allow something to remain in a particular condition. It can also mean to depart or abandon.
“He is leaving the company next month to pursue new opportunities abroad.”
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Wordle
Contains L-E-A-V-I-N-G with the -ING ending; the EAV vowel pattern is notable
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points; the V (4 points) adds value to the -ING ending combination
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