Spreading
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The act of extending over a larger area, distributing more widely, or causing something to reach a greater number of people. Can refer to physical expansion or the dissemination of information or disease.
“Social media plays a significant role in spreading information rapidly.”
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Contains common -ING ending and valuable P and D
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Worth 13 points base; versatile 9-letter word with P and D
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