Running
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Moving at a speed faster than walking, or the action or sport of moving swiftly on foot. It can also refer to operating, managing, or functioning continuously.
“She started running every morning to improve her fitness and clear her mind before work.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈrʌnɪŋ/
Syllables
run·ning
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Wordle
Double N in middle; -ING ending is very common in English
Scrabble
Worth 8 points; useful for extending with common letter patterns
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