Pacing
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The speed or tempo at which something proceeds, especially the rhythm at which music is performed or a narrative unfolds.
“The director was praised for the careful pacing of the film's climactic final scenes.”
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pac·ing
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Wordle
Ends in -ING with PAC- start, contains no uncommon letters making it a fair Wordle target
Scrabble
Worth 11 points, the C adds value and -ING suffix allows flexible board placement
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