Counting
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The process of determining the total number of items in a group or collection. Also means relying on someone or something, or considering something to be important.
“The children were counting the days until their holiday to the seaside began.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
Syllables
count·ing
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Wordle
Contains double 'N' and common letters 'T', 'G'; vowels 'O', 'U', 'I' provide good coverage
Scrabble
8-letter word worth 11 points; the 'G' and 'C' tiles offer decent scoring potential
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