Treating
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The present participle of treat; the act of behaving towards or dealing with someone in a particular way, or providing medical care. Can also mean paying for someone's food or entertainment.
“The doctors are treating the infection with antibiotics and monitoring the patient's progress daily.”
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Contains -ING ending and EA combination; double T at start
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Worth 9 points; common letters but good length for board coverage
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