Glaring
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Shining with an uncomfortably intense brightness, or so obvious as to be impossible to overlook.
“The glaring sun made it nearly impossible to see the road ahead clearly.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɡlɛərɪŋ/
Syllables
glar·ing
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Wordle
Ends in -ING. Contains GLAR. Two vowels: A, I. A common and versatile word worth trying early.
Scrabble
Worth 9 points. The -ING suffix is the most common in English. A reliable common word for any board.
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