Zoning
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The division of land into zones for different uses such as residential, commercial, or industrial purposes, regulated by local government planning laws. Also refers to the act of dividing into zones or losing focus.
“The city's zoning regulations prohibit building factories in residential neighbourhoods.”
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zon·ing
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Wordle
Z at start, contains common vowels O and I, ends with -ING pattern
Scrabble
Worth 16 points; Z (10 pts) is valuable, and -ING ending allows for extensions
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