Throwing
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The present participle of throw; the act of propelling something through the air with force using the arm and hand. Can also mean to confuse or disconcert someone.
“The children were throwing stones into the lake and watching the ripples spread across the water.”
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Wordle
Contains TH combination and -ING ending; letter W in middle
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points; the H (4 points) and W (4 points) make this valuable
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