Facing
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The present participle of face, meaning to be positioned towards something or to confront and deal with a difficult situation. It can also refer to a layer of material covering a surface for protection or decoration.
“The property has beautiful gardens facing the ocean with stunning sunset views.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
Syllables
fac·ing
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Wordle
Contains -ING ending pattern; F at start and vowels A and I are key.
Scrabble
Worth 12 points; the F provides the primary value in this common word.
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