Remaining
9 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Still existing, present, or left over after others or other parts have been removed, used, or dealt with. Often describes what continues to exist or persist.
“The remaining guests decided to continue the celebration into the early hours.”
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Contains three instances of common letter N and -ING ending
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Worth 12 points base; strong 9-letter word with common suffix pattern
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