Solving
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The present participle of solve, referring to the act of finding a solution to a problem, puzzle, or mystery. It involves working through difficulties to reach an answer.
“The detective spent weeks solving the complicated case.”
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Contains V which is less common; -ING ending and vowels O, I
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Worth 11 points; the V is valuable at 4 points
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