Eying

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

Present participle of eye; looking at closely or with interest.

“She couldn't help eying the last slice of cake on the plate.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ey·ing

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Wordle

"Eying" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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Words Related to Eying

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “eying” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

dying eking ewing exing hying lying tying vying

Words you can make from Eying

Shorter words formed from the letters in “eying”.

gein gien gyne

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