Laying
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act or process of producing and depositing eggs, especially as performed by birds.
“The hens began laying in early spring once the days grew longer.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈleɪ.ɪŋ/
Syllables
lay·ing
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Wordle
Ends in ING with LAY as the opener, Y appears in the base and again via the ING ending pattern.
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Worth 10 points, Y (4 pts) contributes a useful boost for this very common word.
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