Mauling
7 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Present participle of maul, attacking or handling something with great force or violence.
“The tabloid press was mauling the politician's reputation with a relentless series of daily accusations.”
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Wordle
Contains M, A, U, L, I, N, G, seven distinct letters and a solid Wordle candidate for early rounds.
Scrabble
Worth 10 points and uses common tiles throughout, with the ING ending opening useful hook extensions.
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