Pawing
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Present participle of paw, meaning to scrape, scratch, or touch something repeatedly with a paw or hand in a clumsy or persistent manner.
“The dog was pawing at the back door, eager to be let into the garden.”
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Wordle
Ends in ING with a PAW start and W in the middle, useful for confirming the high-value W letter
Scrabble
Worth 12 points with the W scoring 4 points and the ING suffix a versatile option for board placement
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