Smoking
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The present participle of smoke, referring to the act of inhaling and exhaling tobacco or other substances. Can also mean emitting smoke or cooking with smoke.
“Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the hospital.”
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Contains K, M, and -ING ending; vowels O and I
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Worth 14 points; the K is valuable for scoring
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