Solving

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The present participle of solve, referring to the act of finding a solution to a problem, puzzle, or mystery. It involves working through difficulties to reach an answer.

“The detective spent weeks solving the complicated case.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

solv·ing

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Synonyms

resolvingworking outcrackingdeciphering

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Wordle

Contains V which is less common; -ING ending and vowels O, I

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; the V is valuable at 4 points

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “solving”.

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