Washing

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Present participle of wash; cleaning with water and typically soap or detergent. Also refers to clothes or linens that need to be or have been washed.

“She was washing the dishes after dinner.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

Syllables

wash·ing

Related Words

Synonyms

cleaninglaundering

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains -ING ending and SH consonant cluster; W at start

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points; W and H provide decent value

Words Related to Washing

Words you can make from Washing

Shorter words formed from the letters in “washing”.

anigh awing gains ghain gnash gnaws hangs ignaw naish nighs sangh shang shawn shina signa singh siwan swain swang swing wains whang whigs whing

Longer words starting with Washing

Words that begin with “washing”.

washington

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