Shipping
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The transportation of goods by sea, air, or land, or the business of transporting goods commercially. Also refers to the total tonnage of ships belonging to a port or country.
“International shipping costs have increased significantly due to fuel price rises.”
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Not typically used in Wordle due to 8-letter length; features double-P and -ING ending
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Worth 16 points; the double-P and H create good scoring combinations
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