Waving
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Moving the hand or arm back and forth as a gesture of greeting, farewell, or to attract the attention of someone.
“She stood on the platform waving goodbye as the train pulled slowly out of the station.”
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wav·ing
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Wordle
Contains W, A, V, I, N, G, all distinct letters. V in the middle is a less common Wordle position.
Scrabble
Worth 13 points. V (4) boosts the score. Gerund form extending WAVE with ING.
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