Jesting
7 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Marked by a playful or humorous tone, inclined to make jokes and engage in lighthearted banter.
“His jesting manner made even difficult conversations feel relaxed and thoroughly enjoyable.”
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jest·ing
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Wordle
Ends in -ING with J opening, the ESTING cluster is a recognisable and useful Wordle pattern
Scrabble
J (8 pts) with otherwise common tiles, the -ING suffix is one of the most flexible in Scrabble
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