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Waiting

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Present participle of wait; staying in a place or delaying action until a particular time or event. The act of remaining inactive or stationary in expectation of something.

The customers were waiting patiently in the queue.

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Contains -ING ending and double vowel AI; common pattern

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Worth 11 points; W is worth 4 points for solid value

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