Starting
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The present participle of start; beginning or initiating something. Can also mean suddenly moving or jumping in reaction to something.
“The race is starting at noon, so participants should arrive at least thirty minutes early.”
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/ˈstɑːtɪŋ/
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Wordle
Not typically used in Wordle due to 8-letter length; contains -ING ending pattern
Scrabble
Worth 9 points; versatile for extending words with the -ING suffix
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