Pointing
8 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The action of directing attention or indicating direction with a finger or object. In masonry, it refers to the process of filling the gaps between bricks or stones with mortar.
“The pointing on the old wall had deteriorated and needed repair.”
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Contains common letters P, O, I, N, T, G with I and N appearing
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Worth 11 points; -ING suffix makes it versatile
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