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Updated June 2026
The present participle of talk, referring to the act of speaking to convey information or express ideas. Engaging in conversation or discussion.
“They were talking quietly in the corner of the café.”
/ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
talk·ing
Contains K and -ING ending; vowels A, I
Worth 12 points; the K provides valuable scoring
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