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Updated June 2026
The sport or activity of propelling oneself through water using the limbs. One of the most popular forms of exercise and recreation worldwide.
“Swimming is an excellent cardiovascular workout that's easy on the joints.”
/ˈswɪmɪŋ/
swim·ming
Not typically used in Wordle due to 8-letter length; contains double-M and -ING ending
Worth 16 points; the double-M and W provide strong scoring potential
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