Waxing
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Applying wax to a surface for protection or polish, or the process of gradually increasing in size or intensity.
“He spent Saturday morning waxing his car until the paintwork gleamed in the sunlight.”
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wax·ing
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Contains W, A, X, I, N, G, all distinct letters. X in position 3 makes this highly distinctive.
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Scrabble
Worth 17 points. X (8) gives this gerund excellent tile value. Extends WAX with ING.
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