Doping
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act of using or administering illicit drugs, especially performance-enhancing substances in competitive sport.
“Several athletes were disqualified from the championships after doping violations were confirmed by laboratory tests.”
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dop·ing
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Wordle
Starts with DOP and ends in ING. Testing D, O, P, and G in one word is efficient for uncovering consonant positions.
Scrabble
Scores 10 points. Formed from DOPE plus ING. The P (3 pts) adds moderate value and the ING hook is one of the most useful in Scrabble.
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