Freeing
7 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act or process of liberating someone or something from captivity, constraint, obligation, or restriction.
“The freeing of the hostages was broadcast live on news channels around the world.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfriːɪŋ/
Syllables
free·ing
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Word Game Tips
Wordle
Ends in -ING with a double E before it, the FREE cluster is common and easy to identify early
Scrabble
Worth 11 points, the double E costs two tiles but G and F add modest combined value to the total
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