Words Ending in -ING
The -ING suffix is one of the most potent weapons in English word games. In Scrabble and Words with Friends, holding I, N, and G on your rack puts you more than halfway toward a 7-letter bingo bonus. This comprehensive list helps you discover every valid present participle and -ing word.
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Highest-Scoring Words Ending in -ING
These high-point words deliver the biggest score boosts on bonus squares:
Strategy Tips for Words Ending in -ING
The Ultimate Bingo Suffix
If you have an -ING ending on your rack, you only need a 4-letter root word to play a complete 7-letter rack and claim a 50-point bonus.
Hooking Existing Verbs
Look for existing root words on the board that can be converted into active participles by appending -ING.
Vowel Balance
Using -ING helps consume the vowel I alongside common consonants N and G, leaving your rack primed for balanced follow-ups.