Arcing
6 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The present participle of arc, describing the formation of a luminous electrical discharge between two conductors.
“The faulty wiring was arcing dangerously inside the fuse box and needed immediate attention.”
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Starts with ARC, a recognisable opener, and ends with the very common ING suffix
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The C scores 3 points and the ING ending is a productive rack play, 9 base points total
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