Answering
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Providing a response to a question, request, or problem. It can also mean reacting to a stimulus or fulfilling a need or requirement.
“She spent the morning answering customer enquiries and resolving technical support issues.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɑːn.sə.rɪŋ/
Syllables
an·swer·ing
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Three instances of the letter N and -ING ending are distinctive
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Scrabble
13 points; useful for incorporating common consonants with -ING suffix
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