Updated June 2026
The present participle of 'link', meaning to connect or join things together, or to establish a relationship between different elements. It creates associations or connections.
“The new motorway is linking the two cities and reducing travel time significantly.”
Contains L-I-N-K-I-N-G with the -ING ending; K in the middle is distinctive
Worth 12 points; K (5 points) adds significant value to the -ING combination
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