Anting
6 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Present participle of the verb 'ant', describing the behaviour of birds rubbing insects, especially ants, on their feathers, thought to deter parasites.
“The starling was anting on the lawn, rolling among the ants and pressing them against its wings.”
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ant·ing
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Wordle
Ends in -ING, contains A and I as vowels, the base verb ANT is uncommon in Wordle
Scrabble
Worth 7 points, the -ING suffix is common but the unusual base makes this a surprising play
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