Upcoming

8 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

About to happen or appear; forthcoming. Describes events, occasions, or releases that are scheduled for the near future.

“The museum announced details of its upcoming exhibition featuring Renaissance masterpieces.”

🟩

Contains UP- prefix and -ING ending; letter C in middle

🔤

Worth 17 points; the C (3 points) and P (3 points) combine well with other letters

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