Illing

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Present participle of ill, describing the state of being afflicted by a physical or mental impairment.

“The child had been illing for several days before the doctor was finally called.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

il·ling

Related Words

Synonyms

ailingsickening

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double L sits in the middle and the word ends in -ING, a very common Wordle pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points including the G, a rare verb form that many players overlook

Words Related to Illing

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “illing” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

idling isling ulling

Words you can make from Illing

Shorter words formed from the letters in “illing”.

gill ling

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “illing”.

billing dilling filling gilling ginmill hilling killing lilting willing

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