Contributing
12 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act of giving or supplying something, such as money, effort, or ideas, towards a common purpose or fund. It implies participation in bringing about a result.
“Many volunteers are contributing their time to help rebuild homes after the flood.”
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Syllables
con·tri·but·ing
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Wordle
Contains the 'ING' suffix and multiple 'I' vowels; features the 'CONTR' opening pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 17 points; good for building parallel words with the 'TR' combination
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