Trying

6 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Difficult to endure or demanding patience, or attempting something.

“It was a trying day filled with unexpected challenges.”

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Contains Y twice, -ING ending pattern.

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Worth 10 points, Y is valuable at 4 points.

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