Spending
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The action of using money to pay for goods or services, or the amount of money expended. Often used in economic and budgetary contexts.
“Government spending on healthcare increased by 12 per cent in the latest budget.”
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spend·ing
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Not typically used in Wordle due to 8-letter length; contains -ING ending pattern
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Worth 12 points; the combination of common letters provides building flexibility
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