Lining
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A layer of material fitted to the inside surface of a garment, container, or structure to protect or finish it.
“The coat's silk lining felt smooth and luxurious against her skin.”
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lin·ing
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Wordle
Contains very common letters L, I, N, G with a repeated N, a solid early guess for common letters
Scrabble
Worth 9 points with all low-value tiles, the -ING ending can hook onto many board positions
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