Coving
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Present participle of cove, describing the action of forming or curving inward to create a sheltered inlet or bay.
“The shoreline was coving gently at several points, creating natural harbours for small fishing vessels.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkəʊvɪŋ/
Syllables
cov·ing
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Wordle
COV opening, standard -ING suffix, contains O and I as vowels, no repeated letters
Scrabble
Scores 12 points, V adds real value, the -ING inflection is helpful for board extensions
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