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Updated June 2026
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.”
/rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
Contains three instances of common letter N and -ING ending
Worth 12 points base; strong 9-letter word with common suffix pattern
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