Stopping
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The present participle of stop; ceasing movement or action, or preventing something from continuing. Can also mean blocking or obstructing.
“The train is stopping at every station along the route to pick up passengers.”
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Wordle
Not typically used in Wordle due to 8-letter length; contains double-P and -ING ending
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Worth 13 points; the double-P provides good scoring opportunities
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