Dowsing
7 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The practice of searching for underground water or minerals by using a forked rod or pendulum believed to move when held above the source.
“He spent the afternoon dowsing across the field before marking a spot to dig.”
Pronunciation
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dows·ing
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Synonyms
dowserhabdomancy
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OW sits in the middle and the word ends in -ING, a very common pattern.
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All common letters, the W adds a small bonus to an otherwise modest score.
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