Lancing
7 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Present participle of lance: piercing or cutting open with a sharp pointed implement, especially a wound or abscess.
“The nurse was lancing the infected blister carefully to drain the fluid inside.”
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lanc·ing
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Wordle
Contains the -CING ending, LANCE is the root and the -ING extension makes it 7 letters
Scrabble
Worth 10 points, C adds modest value and -ING makes it a useful 7-letter bonus play
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