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Updated June 2026
Present participle of match; corresponding in pattern, colour, or design. Finding things that are alike or complement each other.
“The interior designer focused on matching fabrics and colours throughout the room.”
/ˈmætʃɪŋ/
Two vowels A-I; -ING ending with TCH cluster
Worth 15 points; the CH combination adds scoring value
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