Outsourcing
11 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The practice of obtaining goods or services from an external supplier rather than producing them internally. Contracting work to outside organisations or individuals.
“Many companies use outsourcing to reduce costs and access specialised expertise.”
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Contains -ING ending with common letters O, U, T, S, R, C
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Worth 13 points; good mix of common letters for versatile placement
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