Furring
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A coating of fur-like matter accumulating on a surface such as the tongue, a boiler, or a pipe.
“The doctor noticed a yellowish furring on the patient's tongue during the routine examination.”
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fur·ring
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Double R at positions four and five, ends in -ING with vowel U at position two
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points, requires two R tiles and uses no premium letters, giving a moderate score
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